Tools
The Alternative Fuels Data Center offers a large collection of helpful tools. These calculators, interactive maps, and data searches can assist fleets, fuel providers, and other transportation decision makers in their efforts to advance alternative fuels and energy-efficient vehicle technologies.
- EVI-X Toolbox
Analyze EV charging infrastructure scenarios with the EVI-X Modeling Suite.
- AFLEET Tool
Calculate a fleet's petroleum use, cost of ownership, and emissions.
- Vehicle Cost Calculator
Compare cost of ownership and emissions for most vehicle models. mobile
- VICE Model
Evaluate the financial case for natural gas vehicles and battery electric buses.
- JOBS Model
Estimate economic impacts of deploying alternative fuel and charging infrastructure.
- Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions
Calculate the emissions of alternative fuel medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
- EVolution: E-Drive Vehicle Education
Understand the costs and benefits of electric vehicles based on location.
- Charging Hub Economic & Costing Tool
Estimate levelized charging costs ($/kwh) for various EV charging scenarios.
- HEVISAM
Estimate levelized charging costs ($/kWh) for electric truck fleets.
Calculators
- Alternative Fueling Station Locator
Locate alternative fueling stations and get maps and driving directions. mobile
- Alternative Fuel Corridors
Find maps and station data to help with nominating alternative fuel corridors.
- TransAtlas
Explore light-duty vehicle registration counts over time by state and fuel type.
- Coalition Locations
Find Clean Cities and Communities coalitions and director contact information.
- Geospatial Energy Mapper
Explore data and use analysis tools to plan energy infrastructure geographically.
- ATRAVEL Tool
Estimate costs, travel time, and emissions for private vehicles and other travel modes
Interactive Maps
- Vehicle Search
Compare all classes of alternative fuel vehicles, electric vehicles, and hybrids.
- Laws and Incentives Search
Search for laws and incentives related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles.
- U-Finder
Search for local utility partners and incentives for EV infrastructure installation.
- Battery Policies and Incentives
Find policies and incentives for batteries developed for EVs and energy storage.
- Fuel Properties Comparison
Compare alternative fuel properties and characteristics.
- Find a Car
Compare fuel efficiency, costs, carbon footprints, and emissions. mobile
- State Information
Find state information about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles.
- Electricity Sources and Emissions
Learn how your state's energy mix affects electric vehicle emissions.