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Carbon Intensity of Alternative Fuels in California Light-Duty Vehicles
| California Reformulated Gasoline | Corn Ethanol | Sugarcane Ethanol | CNG | Hydrogen (from Nat. Gas) | Electricity (Calif. Mix) | Ethanol (Forest Waste) | Landfill CNG | |
| Total Carbon Intensity | 95.85 | 95.66 | 73.4 | 67.7 | 61.829999999999984 | 41.36999999999999 | 21.4 | 11.26 |
Source: California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard Final Regulation Order, April 15, 2010 www.arb.ca.gov/regact/2009/lcfs09/lcfscombofinal.pdf
Notes: Emissions data is based on analysis from California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard Final Regulation Order, April 15, 2010.
This chart compares the intensity of life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of various alternative fuels in light-duty vehicles. Alternative fuels with the greatest GHG benefits are compressed natural gas (CNG) derived from landfills, ethanol from forest waste, and electricity.
Emissions levels of some fuels vary by region, so data presented here may not be representative of those in other areas of the country.
