Delaware Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
Find transportation data and information about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in Delaware, including laws and incentives, fueling stations, fuel prices, and more.
Laws and Incentives
32
laws and incentives in Delaware related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles
Recent Additions and Updates
- State Fleet Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Acquisition Requirement updated 10/11/2024
- Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Incentive Requirement added 10/9/2024
- Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Sales Requirements and Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) Standards
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Building Standards for Residential Developments
Fueling Stations
662
stations in Delaware with alternative fuels
| Fuel | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 0 | 0 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 1 | 2 |
| Electric (charging ports) | 615 | 23 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 1 | 1 |
| Hydrogen | 0 | 0 |
| Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | 0 | 0 |
| Propane (LPG) | 8 | 11 |
| 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.
Delaware has 1 coalition:
Delaware Clean Cities 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) | 8,400 |
| Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) | 3,800 |
| Hybrid Electric (HEV) | 22,900 |
| Biodiesel | 5,100 |
| Ethanol/Flex (E85) | 63,900 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 0 |
| Propane | 0 |
| Hydrogen | 0 |
| Methanol | 0 |
| Gasoline | 791,300 |
| Diesel | 14,200 |
| Unknown Fuel | 5,100 |
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
- NFPA Spurs the Safe Adoption of Electric Vehicles through Education and Outreach
- No One Silver Bullet, But a Lot of Silver Beebees
- Northeast Electric Vehicle Initiative
- Safety Training and Design, Permitting, and Operational Guidance for Garage Facilities Maintaining and Parking Natural Gas, Propane, and Hydrogen Vehicles
Electricity Sources and Vehicle Emissions
Source: Electricity Sources and Emissions Tool based on assumptions with 2022 data from EIA
More Resources
- Delaware Data – U.S. Energy Information Administration
- Delaware State Energy Office
- Delaware Electric Vehicle Charging Plan
- Delaware – 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