This report details dimethyl ether as an alternative fuel that
could potentially replace petroleum-based fuels. Dimethyl
ether is compared to the leading alternative fuel candidates;
namely, hydrogen, methane, methanol, ethanol, biofuels,
and Fischer–Tropsch fuels. As a benchmark, comparison
is also made to conventional diesel and gasoline. A list of
acronyms and abbreviations used in the text appear under
‘Abbreviations’.