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Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Last Updated: 03/05/24
Alternative Fuel Vehicles

An alternative fuel vehicle is a vehicle that runs on a fuel other than traditional petroleum fuels (petrol or Diesel fuel); and also refers to any technology of powering an engine that does not involve solely petroleum (e.g. electric car, hybrid electric vehicles, solar powered).

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Biodiesel Vehicles
  • 75 percent of light-duty vehicles purchased must be AFVs in Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs).
E85 Ethanol Vehicles
  • 75 percent of light-duty vehicles purchased must be AFVs in Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs).
Electric Vehicles
  • 75 percent of light-duty vehicles purchased must be AFVs in Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs).
Hybrid Electric Vehicles
  • 75 percent of light-duty vehicles purchased must be AFVs in Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs).
Low Greenhouse Gas Emitting Vehicles
  • 75 percent of light-duty vehicles purchased must be AFVs in Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs).
Liquified Petroleum Gas Vehicles
  • 75 percent of light-duty vehicles purchased must be AFVs in Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs).
Natural Gas Vehicles
  • 75 percent of light-duty vehicles purchased must be AFVs in Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs).
Additional Guidance

Federal agencies are mandated by the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) and the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) to purchase alternative fuel vehicles, increase consumption of alternative fuels, and reduce petroleum consumption.

Agencies wishing to buy AFVs may submit an order through GSA's AutoChoiceopens in new window online ordering tool. Visit the GSA Automotive siteopens in new window for more information on purchasing vehicles, and GSA Fleetopens in new window for information on vehicle leasing. Agencies interested in leasing AFVs and wanting more information should contact their servicing GSA Fleet office, call (703) 605-5630, or e-mail AFVteam@gsa.gov.