* Gasoline: The most common fuel worldwide.
* Diesel: Another common fuel, often used in heavier vehicles and trucks.
* Ethanol: A biofuel made from plants, often blended with gasoline (e.g., E85).
* Biodiesel: A biofuel made from vegetable oils or animal fats.
* Compressed Natural Gas (CNG): A cleaner-burning fossil fuel.
* Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) or Propane: Another cleaner-burning fossil fuel.
* Electricity: Used in battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The electricity is generated from various sources.
* Hydrogen: Used in fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Hydrogen fuel cells convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity.
The specific fuel a car can run on depends entirely on its design and engine type.