California Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
Find transportation data and information about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in California, including laws and incentives, fueling stations, fuel prices, and more.
Laws and Incentives
137
laws and incentives in California related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles
Recent Additions and Updates
- Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Deployment Support added 8/3/2020
- Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Rebates for Fleet Vehicles (SMUD) added 7/11/2020
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Fleets - PG&E added 7/11/2020
- Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Fleets - PG&E
Fueling Stations
31,700
stations in California with alternative fuels
| Fuel | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 10 | 17 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 166 | 157 |
| Electric (charging outlets) | 27,009 | 3,789 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 179 | 13 |
| Hydrogen | 42 | 6 |
| Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | 17 | 25 |
| Propane (LPG) | 232 | 38 |
Clean Cities Coalitions
Clean Cities builds partnerships to advance alternative fuels and energy-efficient vehicle technologies through a national network of nearly 100 coalitions.
California has 12 coalitions.
Contact a local coordinator 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
Fuel Production
| Gasoline (million gallons/year) | 14,182 |
| Diesel (million gallons/year) | 2,681 |
| Electricity (thousand MWh/year) | 259,538 |
| Natural Gas (million cubic feet) | 2,336,907 |
| Conventional Power Plants | 276 |
| Generating Capacity (nameplate, MW) | 52,426 |
| Oil Refineries | 17 |
| Oil Refinery Capacity (bbl/day) | 1,954,971 |
| Renewable Power Plants | 396 |
| Renewable Power Plant Capacity (nameplate, MW) | 19,560 |
Source: Biofuels Atlas from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Case Studies
Silicon Valley-based Electric Vehicle Parade Breaks Guinness World Record
Aug. 19, 2015
Using Solar Power to Supplement Workplace Charging
Jan. 1, 2015
Ryder Opens Natural Gas Vehicle Maintenance Facility
July 11, 2018
Los Angeles Sets the Stage for Plug-In Electric Vehicles
Oct. 3, 2014
San Diego Dealers Plug-In to Electric Vehicle Progress
Aug. 18, 2015
SunLine Transit Demonstrates Excellence in Zero Emission Transit
Aug. 27, 2019
Largest U.S. Port Complex Embraces LNG for Heavy-Duty Trucks
July 1, 2012
Shared Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Set to Hit the Streets in California
April 17, 2019
California Ramps Up Biofuels Infrastructure in 2016
Oct. 13, 2016
Workplace Charging Success: lynda.com
Jan. 1, 2015
Liquefied Natural Gas Allows for Cleaner Refuse Collection in Sacramento
July 11, 2018
Videos
Hydrogen Powers Fuel Cell Vehicles in California
Nov. 18, 2017
Sacramento Powers up with Electric Vehicles
Oct. 3, 2016
Kern County Schools Expands CNG Station for Bus Fleet and Public Use
Sept. 22, 2015
Los Angeles Public Works Fleet Converts to Natural Gas
May 30, 2015
Sacramento Adds Regional Heavy-Duty LNG Fueling Station
March 21, 2015
California School District Creates First-of-Its-Kind Zero-Emissions Bus
Dec. 20, 2014
UC Davis Pioneers Research for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
July 26, 2014
Landfills Convert Biogas Into Renewable Natural Gas
May 25, 2013
Renewable Natural Gas From Landfill Powers Refuse Vehicles
April 13, 2013
San Diego Prepares for Electric Vehicles in Multi-Unit Dwelling Communities
April 5, 2013
Car2Go Launches Electric Carsharing Fleet in San Diego
Feb. 2, 2013
Los Angeles Saves With Hybrid and Plug-In Electric Vehicles
March 31, 2012
San Diego Leads in Promoting EVs
Sept. 3, 2011
Regional Fuel Prices
Average fuel prices as of April 2020
| Fuel | West Coast Region | National Average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| per unit sold | per GGE | per unit sold | per GGE | |
| Biodiesel (B20) | $2.82/gallon | $2.57/GGE | $2.36/gallon | $2.15/GGE |
| Biodiesel (B99–B100) | $3.98/gallon | $3.94/GGE | $3.51/gallon | $3.47/GGE |
| Ethanol (E85) | $2.31/gallon | $3.26/GGE | $1.75/gallon | $2.47/GGE |
| Natural Gas (CNG) | $2.53/GGE | $2.53/GGE | $2.19/GGE | $2.19/GGE |
| Propane | $2.87/gallon | $3.96/GGE | $2.73/gallon | $3.77/GGE |
| Gasoline | $2.83/gallon | $2.83/GGE | $1.91/gallon | $1.91/GGE |
| Diesel | $3.33/gallon | $3.00/GGE | $2.61/gallon | $2.35/GGE |
Source: Average prices per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) for the West Coast PADD from the Alternative Fuel Price Report
Bioenergy Production and Infrastructure
| Ethanol Plants | 6 |
| Total Ethanol Capacity (million gallons/year) | 223 |
| Biodiesel Plants | 12 |
| Total Biodiesel Capacity (million gallons/year) | 41 |
| Biopower Plants | 87 |
| Biopower Plant Capacity (nameplate, MW) | 1,156.6 |
Source: Biofuels Atlas from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Electricity Sources and Vehicle Emissions
Source: Energy Information Administration, Electricity Net Generation, Open Data API. Learn more about emissions from hybrid and plug-in electric vehicles.
Transportation Projects
- California Fleets and Workplace Alternative Fuels Project
- California Plug-in Electric Vehicle Readiness Project
- Development of a National Liquid Propane (Autogas) Refueling Network, Clean School Bus/Vehicle Incentive, and Green Jobs Outreach Program
- Golden Gate National Recreation Area
- Heavy-Duty Natural Gas Drayage Truck Replacement Program
- Integration of Smart Ride-Sharing into an Existing Electric Vehicle Carsharing Service in the San Joaquin Valley
- Low Carbon Fuel Infrastructure Investment Initiative
- Maryland Hybrid Truck Goods Movement Initiative
- Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Deployment Data Collection
- Multi-unit dwelling plug-in electric vehicle charging innovation pilots in multiple metropolitan areas
- No One Silver Bullet, But a Lot of Silver Beebees
- Point Reyes National Seashore
- Safety Training and Design, Permitting, and Operational Guidance for Garage Facilities Maintaining and Parking Natural Gas, Propane, and Hydrogen Vehicles
- San Bernardino Associated Governments Alternative Fuel Truck Project
- The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Curriculum Development and Outreach Initiative
- UPS Ontario—Las Vegas Corridor Extension—Bridging the Gap
- Using a Joint Procurement Process to Increase ZEV Adoption Nationwide
- Utah Clean Cities Transportation Sector Petroleum Reduction Technologies
- WestSmartEV: Western Smart Plug-in Electric Vehicle Community Partnership
More Resources
- California Data – U.S. Energy Information Administration
- California State Energy Office
- California State Energy Plan
- California – National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
- Maps and Data – Alternative Fuels Data Center
- Maps – National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Projection Tool (EVI-Pro) Lite