Methanol Related Links
The Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC) compiled a list of methanol related links for additional information. The AFDC and U.S. Department of Energy do not necessarily recommend or endorse these companies (see disclaimer). For a list of links related to other fuels or advanced vehicle technologies, visit the main AFDC Related Links page.
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DOE's Clean Cities Program supports public-private partnerships that deploy AFVs and build supporting alternative fuel infrastructure. | |
The Clean Fuels Development Coalition (CFDC) is a not-for-profit organization that actively supports the development and production of fuels that can reduce air pollution and lessen dependence on imported oil. CFDC supports the development of a national energy strategy, passage of clean fuel legislation and regulations, and the fostering of new fuel technologies and manufacturing processes. | |
The Coordinating Research Council (CRC) is a non-profit organization that directs engineering and environmental studies on the interaction between automotive equipment and petroleum products. Their Web site contains a wealth of reports, including reports on alternative fuel use. | |
EIA is a statistical agency of DOE. It provides policy-independent data, forecasts, and analyses to promote sound policy making, efficient markets, and public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment as well as alternative fuel production and use. | |
The Energy Management Institute publishes the Alternative Fuels Index, a subscription-based service that focuses on seven alternative fuel products approved by the Department of Energy to meet current alternative fuel U.S. standards. Those fuels include biodiesel, ethanol, propane, methanol, electricity, hydrogen, and natural gas. Coverage includes industry commentary relating to supply, price, policy and news as well as detailed price and trend analysis at the wholesale level. | |
AMI works with auto manufacturers and government agencies to accelerate the introduction of FCVs powered by methanol. AMI helps inform elected officials and the public about the energy security, greenhouse gas reduction, and other environmental benefits of methanol fuel cell technology. | |
This EPA Web site provides information on alternative fuels, including fact sheets, certification procedures and emission standards, emission models, and related links. |