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Methanol

Also known as wood alcohol, methanol can be used as an alternative fuel. The use of methanol has dramatically declined since the early 1990s, and auto makers are no longer manufacturing vehicles that run on it.

This page serves as a table of contents for the Methanol section. Choose from the links below to learn more about this alternative fuel.

Basics 

Learn about methanol, how the fuel is made, and its benefits.

Incentives and Laws 

Go to the Incentives and Laws database to search for alternative fuel vehicle incentives and laws relating to methanol.

Publications 


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