Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technology Vehicles: Issues in Congress

[摘要] High levels of oil imports and high crude oil and gasoline prices in recent years have led to increased interest in the U.S. fuel supply. Recent congressional interest has focused on alternatives to petroleum, ways to improve the efficiency of the U.S. transportation sector, and ways to improve the stability and security of the petroleum supply and refining sectors. Key components of federal policies to reduce petroleum consumption include the promotion of alternatives to petroleum fuels and the promotion of more efficient vehicles. This report provides an overview of current issues surrounding alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles.

[发布日期] 2010-12-23 [发布机构] Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

[关键词] Energy;Electric vehicles;Alternative fuels;Transportation;Alcohol as fuel