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Biodiesel
Pros: Renewable, Reduces certain emissions, Biodegradable Cons: May not be fully compatible with all engines, Variable quality, Cold weather performance
Gasoline
Pros: High energy density, Readily available infrastructure Cons: Produces CO2, Limited supply, Volatile prices
Hydrogen Fuel Cell
Pros: High energy density, Only emits water, Fast refueling Cons: Scarce infrastructure, Expensive technology, Energy loss in hydrogen production
Synthetic Fuels (Synfuels)
Pros: Lower emissions than conventional fuels, Utilize existing infrastructure Cons: Energy-intensive to produce, Expensive, Limited production
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG or Propane)
Pros: Lower carbon emissions, Less dependency on oil, Readily available Cons: Lower energy density, Requires special fuel system, Risk of fuel leaks
P-Series Fuels
Pros: Can be used in flex-fuel vehicles, Renewable, Reduces emissions Cons: Limited availability, Lower energy content than gasoline, Production challenges
Ethanol
Pros: Renewable, Lower greenhouse gas emissions, Can be mixed with gasoline Cons: Lower energy content than gasoline, May harm older engines, Agricultural impact
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
Pros: Clean burning, Lower CO2 emissions, Cost-effective Cons: High pressure storage tanks, Limited range, Infrastructure development
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Pros: Suitable for long-haul trucks, Better energy density than CNG, Lower emissions Cons: Cryogenic storage required, Higher cost, Limited refueling stations
Algae Biofuel
Pros: Renewable, Can be carbon-neutral, Non-competitive with food crops Cons: High production costs, Energy-intensive cultivation, Unproven at large scale
Diesel
Pros: Higher efficiency than gasoline, Good for heavy-duty vehicles Cons: NOx and particulate emissions, Not suitable for all engines, Noise and vibration
Electric (Battery Electric Vehicles - BEVs)
Pros: Zero tailpipe emissions, Low operating costs, Instant torque Cons: Limited range, Long charging time, High initial cost
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