ALTERNATIVE FUELS

The Ford Motor Company is developing vehicles which will be powered by alcohol, propane, natural gas and electricity. Propane-powered trucks are being produced and will be sold in Canada as 1982 models and later in the U.S. It is estimated that propane use could save a car owner about $350 a year based on driving 12,000 miles. Other companies also have converted cars and trucks to propane use. Last year, 28,000 trucks were altered to use propane. General Motors has done good business selling diesel engines. GM plans to offer an electric commuter car and van as early as the 1985 model year.

• Corporate Authors:

  California Association of Highway Patrolmen

  1225 8th Street
  Sacramento, CA  United States  95814
• Authors:
  • Janicki, E
• Publication Date: 1981-11

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: 3 p.
• Serial:
  • California highway patrolman
  • Volume: 45
  • Issue Number: 9

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alcohols; Diesel fuels; Electric vehicles; Fuels; Natural gas; Propane
• Old TRIS Terms: Propane fuel
• Subject Areas: Energy; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00362378
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-032 795
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Jul 30 1982 12:00AM