ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Alternative fuel car

Do you know that cars need fuel to move around? Just like how we need food to run and play. Most cars use gasoline as their fuel which can sometimes be bad for the air we breathe.

But there are some cars that use a different type of fuel that is better for the environment. These are called alternative fuel cars!

There are different types of alternative fuel cars, such as electric cars, which run on batteries that can be charged by plugging them into a special outlet. There are also cars that run on natural gas or propane, which are cleaner and don't pollute the air as much as gasoline.

And there are even cars that use hydrogen as their fuel. These cars have a special fuel cell that can turn hydrogen into electricity, which powers the car. Isn't that cool?

So when you see a car that looks like a regular car, but doesn't make as much noise or pollution, it might be an alternative fuel car! And someday, when you're old enough to drive, maybe you'll have an alternative fuel car of your own.