Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Purchasing AFVs for your fleet or yourself involves many considerations, e.g. refueling, maintenance, how and where vehicles will be used, and others. Before you actually buy an AFV, we encourage you to contact Clean Fuels Ohio at (614) 292-5443. We can help you work through your decision and give you support after your purchase. With our help we're confident that your experience will be positive and you will want to buy more AFVs.

Used Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicles:



One of the best-kept AFV secrets is that buying used, especially used CNG vehicles, can save a ton of money. They are less expensive than a used gas-powered vehicle of the same make, model, age, mileage and condition. WE recommend that you contact CNG Auto Sales. This company specializes in selling used compressed natural gas vehicles. They know the product and provide excellent service on what they sell. Contact Jason at (740) 623-2185.

Other Used AFVs:

It is possible to find good deals on other used AFVs, particularly flexible fuel vehicles, through the General Services Administration, which frequently holds auctions. You may visit the GSA auction web site for more information.

New AFVs - Light Duty:

For new light duty vehicles, you may wish to start by downloading our 2008 Buyers Guide and/or checking out the web-based buyers guide on the U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities web site.

For information about specific fuel and vehicle types, you may refer to these sources:

Hybrid electric vehicles

Flexible fuel vehicles that run on E85

Compressed natural gas vehicles vehicles available from automakers and those that can be converted (some new or recently purchased)

Propane – Information on converting vehicles

Low speed electric vehicles

Discuss these options with your local dealer and always feel free to contact us for more information or assistance.

Visit the Vehicle Buyers Guide (VBG) to get specifications on new light and heavy-duty vehicles available from manufacturers and learn about incentives that might exist. You can search by fuel type, manufacturer, vehicle class, or compare two vehicles side-by-side. One version of the guide is designed more for fleets and the other for individual consumers.

AFV Conversions for New and Used Vehicles

Are you interested in more choices? You might want to consider a vehicle conversion - buy a new or used gasoline vehicle, then have it converted to run on propane or CNG. Conversions more an increasing number of popular models are available and systems are technically sophisticated and reliable. Most conversions are "bi-fuel" meaning that the converted vehicle will be capable of running on either the American fuel or regular gasoline. (On-line information coming soon - please contact Clean Fuels Ohio directly for information about conversions - how they work, what you can have converted, who makes and installs systems, and costs.)

New AFVs - Heavy Duty:

Are you more in the market for heavy-duty options? First of all, any diesel-powered vehicle is capable of running on biodiesel. The best source of information about biodiesel is the National Biodiesel Board. There are some biodiesel retailers in Ohio, or call or email us for a list of distributors.

You also have numerous options for clean-burning heavy-duty CNG, propane and even hybrid electric vehicles. Go to the Fleet Information page to see the different options for your fleet along with a Return On Investment calculator.

Now, once you've learned something about your choices, feel free to contact with a local dealer - and contact Clean Fuels Ohio if you find yourself in need of some assistance.