Alabama Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
Find transportation data and information about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in Alabama, including laws and incentives, fueling stations, fuel prices, and more.
Laws and Incentives
24
laws and incentives in Alabama related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles
Recent Additions and Updates
Fueling Stations
1,689
stations in Alabama with alternative fuels
| Fuel | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 0 | 9 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 3 | 16 |
| Electric (charging ports) | 1,290 | 275 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 25 | 12 |
| Hydrogen | 0 | 0 |
| Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | 1 | 0 |
| Propane (LPG) | 49 | 9 |
| 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.
Alabama has 1 coalition:
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) | 13,000 |
| Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) | 5,800 |
| Hybrid Electric (HEV) | 63,300 |
| Biodiesel | 54,200 |
| Ethanol/Flex (E85) | 441,200 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 100 |
| Propane | 100 |
| Hydrogen | 0 |
| Methanol | 0 |
| Gasoline | 4,102,200 |
| Diesel | 127,000 |
| Unknown Fuel | 29,000 |
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 | Gulf Coast Region | National Average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| per unit sold | per GGE | per unit sold | per GGE | |
| Biodiesel (B20) | $3.49/gallon | $3.18/GGE | $3.73/gallon | $3.39/GGE |
| Biodiesel (B99–B100) | $4.85/gallon | $4.80/GGE | $4.02/gallon | $3.98/GGE |
| Ethanol (E85) | $2.83/gallon | $3.99/GGE | $2.99/gallon | $4.22/GGE |
| Natural Gas (CNG) | $2.85/GGE | $2.85/GGE | $2.92/GGE | $2.92/GGE |
| Propane | $3.27/gallon | $4.51/GGE | $3.42/gallon | $4.72/GGE |
| Gasoline | $3.15/gallon | $3.15/GGE | $3.53/gallon | $3.53/GGE |
| Diesel | $3.42/gallon | $3.08/GGE | $3.87/gallon | $3.48/GGE |
Source: Average prices per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) for the Gulf Coast PADD from the Alternative Fuel Price Report
Transportation Projects
- Developing Replicable, Innovative Variants for Engagement for EVs in the USA (DRIVE Electric USA)
- Fuel-efficient platooning in mixed traffic highway environments
- Helping Rural Counties Transition to Cleaner Fuels and Vehicles
- 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
- NFPA Spurs the Safe Adoption of Electric Vehicles through Education and Outreach
- No One Silver Bullet, But a Lot of Silver Beebees
- Southeast Alternative Fuel Deployment Partnership
- Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program
- Southeast Regional Alternative Fuels Market Initiatives Program
- Southeast Regional Readiness
- The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Curriculum Development and Outreach Initiative
Electricity Sources and Vehicle Emissions
Source: Electricity Sources and Emissions Tool based on assumptions with 2022 data from EIA
More Resources
- Alabama Data – U.S. Energy Information Administration
- Alabama State Energy Office
- Alabama Electric Vehicle Charging Plan
- Alabama – 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