Pennsylvania Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
Find transportation data and information about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in Pennsylvania, including laws and incentives, fueling stations, fuel prices, and more.
Laws and Incentives
39
laws and incentives in Pennsylvania related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles
Recent Additions and Updates
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Rebate updated 10/29/2024
- Alternative Fuel Tax Exemption for Electric Vehicles (EVs) added 10/24/2024
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Fee added 10/24/2024
- Automotive Fuel Testing Program and Labeling Requirement
Fueling Stations
5,556
stations in Pennsylvania with alternative fuels
| Fuel | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 0 | 4 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 37 | 34 |
| Electric (charging ports) | 4,957 | 255 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 170 | 2 |
| Hydrogen | 0 | 0 |
| Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | 1 | 1 |
| Propane (LPG) | 68 | 27 |
| Renewable Diesel (R20 and above) | 0 | 0 |
Clean Cities and Communities Coalitions
Clean Cities and Communities is a U.S. Department of Energy partnership to advance clean transportation nationwide through a network of more than 75 coalitions.
Pennsylvania has 2 coalitions:
Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance for Clean Transportation
Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities
Contact a local coalition or regional manager for project assistance or to connect with other local stakeholders.
Transportation Fuel Consumption
Source: State Energy Data System based on beta data converted to gasoline gallon equivalents of petroleum (GGEs) for the transportation sector (which includes more than highway vehicles) from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
Vehicles Registered in 2023
| Electric (EV) | 70,200 |
| Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) | 38,900 |
| Hybrid Electric (HEV) | 245,400 |
| Biodiesel | 73,900 |
| Ethanol/Flex (E85) | 661,700 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 500 |
| Propane | 100 |
| Hydrogen | 0 |
| Methanol | 0 |
| Gasoline | 8,886,400 |
| Diesel | 192,100 |
| Unknown Fuel | 41,800 |
Source: Light-duty vehicle registration counts from TransAtlas with data from Experian Information Solutions
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Regional Fuel Prices
Average fuel prices as of July 2024
| Fuel | Central Atlantic Region | National Average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| per unit sold | per GGE | per unit sold | per GGE | |
| Biodiesel (B20) | $3.51/gallon | $3.19/GGE | $3.73/gallon | $3.39/GGE |
| Biodiesel (B99–B100) | $3.80/gallon | $3.76/GGE | $4.02/gallon | $3.98/GGE |
| Ethanol (E85) | $3.00/gallon | $4.23/GGE | $2.99/gallon | $4.22/GGE |
| Natural Gas (CNG) | $3.02/GGE | $3.02/GGE | $2.92/GGE | $2.92/GGE |
| Propane | $2.97/gallon | $4.10/GGE | $3.42/gallon | $4.72/GGE |
| Gasoline | $3.37/gallon | $3.37/GGE | $3.53/gallon | $3.53/GGE |
| Diesel | $3.73/gallon | $3.36/GGE | $3.87/gallon | $3.48/GGE |
Source: Average prices per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) for the Central Atlantic PADD from the Alternative Fuel Price Report
Transportation Projects
- Developing Replicable, Innovative Variants for Engagement for EVs in the USA (DRIVE Electric USA)
- Development of a National Liquid Propane (Autogas) Refueling Network, Clean School Bus/Vehicle Incentive, and Green Jobs Outreach Program
- Drones, delivery robots, driverless cars, and intelligent curbs for increasing energy productivity of first- and last-mile goods movement
- Holistic and Energy-Efficient Rural County Mobility Platform (RAMP)
- Independence National Historical Park
- Initiative for Resiliency in Energy through Vehicles (iREV)
- Internal Combustion Engine Mechanics Introduction to Electric Vehicle Repair: A National Franchise Training Model for Diversifying the Expertise of Today's Auto Technician
- Maryland Hybrid Truck Goods Movement Initiative
- Mid-Atlantic Electric School Bus Experience Project
- NFPA Spurs the Safe Adoption of Electric Vehicles through Education and Outreach
- New Jersey Compressed Natural Gas Refuse Trucks, Shuttle Buses and Infrastructure
- No One Silver Bullet, But a Lot of Silver Beebees
- Northeast Electric Highways Study
- Northeast Electric Vehicle Initiative
- Pennsylvania Partnership for Promoting Natural Gas Vehicles
- Ready to Roll! – Southeastern Pennsylvania's Regional Electric Vehicle Action Plan
- Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program
- Understanding and improving energy efficiency of regional mobility systems leveraging system-level data
- Zero Emission Freight Future
Electricity Sources and Vehicle Emissions
Source: Electricity Sources and Emissions Tool based on assumptions with 2022 data from EIA
More Resources
- Pennsylvania Data – U.S. Energy Information Administration
- Pennsylvania State Energy Office
- Pennsylvania Electric Vehicle Charging Plan
- Pennsylvania – National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
- Maps and Data – Alternative Fuels Data Center
- Maps – National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Toolbox (EVI-X)
- State Electrification Planning and Funding