Definitions for "Alternative fuel vehicles"
AFV Vehicles using low-polluting fuels instead of high-sulfur diesel or gasoline. Examples of alternative fuels include methanol, ethanol, propane or compressed natural gas, liquid natural gas, low-sulfur or "clean" diesel and electricity.
Vehicles with engines that operate on a fuel other than gasoline or diesel. These vehicles are designed and manufactured by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), or are converted in the "aftermarket".