alternative fuel
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of alternative fuel
First recorded in 1905–10
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Nick Weaver from Claverdon, Warwickshire, has also been outlining the experience of those whose more remote location sees them reliant on the alternative fuel source.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
By sharply reducing carbohydrates, the diet pushes the body into a state known as ketosis, in which fat is broken down into ketone bodies that serve as an alternative fuel for the brain.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 27, 2026
Neither is ammonia—another alternative fuel that China dominates globally in production.
From Barron's ● Nov. 18, 2025
In 2015, the National Fire Protection Assn. began publishing emergency field guides for alternative fuel vehicles as part of its safety training program.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2025
The state also offers a tax waiver on clean alternative fuel vehicles, which applies only to new cars valued at $45,000 or less, or used that run $30,000 or less.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 4, 2024
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