Illinois Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
Find transportation data and information about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in Illinois, including laws and incentives, fueling stations, fuel prices, and more.
Laws and Incentives
46
laws and incentives in Illinois related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles
Recent Additions and Updates
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Policies for Renters added 9/8/2023
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Policies for Condominiums added 9/8/2023
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Building Standards for Residential Developments added 9/8/2023
- Utility Electric Vehicle (EV) Program Development Requirements
Fueling Stations
4,297
stations in Illinois with alternative fuels
| Fuel | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 466 | 7 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 14 | 21 |
| Electric (EVSE ports) | 3,183 | 235 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 266 | 16 |
| Hydrogen | 0 | 0 |
| Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | 1 | 1 |
| Propane (LPG) | 82 | 5 |
| Renewable Diesel (R20 and above) | 0 | 0 |
Clean Cities Coalitions
Clean Cities builds partnerships to advance alternative fuels and energy-efficient vehicle technologies through a national network of more than 75 coalitions.
Illinois has 1 coalition:
Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation
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 2022
| Electric (EV) | 66,900 |
| Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) | 25,700 |
| Hybrid Electric (HEV) | 244,100 |
| Biodiesel | 55,400 |
| Ethanol/Flex (E85) | 807,900 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 300 |
| Propane | 0 |
| Hydrogen | 0 |
| Methanol | 0 |
| Gasoline | 8,606,400 |
| Diesel | 171,300 |
| Unknown Fuel | 59,500 |
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 2023
| Fuel | Midwest Region | National Average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| per unit sold | per GGE | per unit sold | per GGE | |
| Biodiesel (B20) | $3.67/gallon | $3.34/GGE | $3.77/gallon | $3.43/GGE |
| Ethanol (E85) | $2.89/gallon | $4.07/GGE | $2.95/gallon | $4.16/GGE |
| Natural Gas (CNG) | $2.70/GGE | $2.70/GGE | $2.86/GGE | $2.86/GGE |
| Propane | $3.35/gallon | $4.62/GGE | $3.25/gallon | $4.49/GGE |
| Gasoline | $3.33/gallon | $3.33/GGE | $3.59/gallon | $3.59/GGE |
| Diesel | $3.70/gallon | $3.33/GGE | $3.88/gallon | $3.49/GGE |
Source: Average prices per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) for the Midwest PADD from the Alternative Fuel Price Report
Transportation Projects
- Chicago Area Alternative Fuels Deployment Project
- Development of a National Liquid Propane (Autogas) Refueling Network, Clean School Bus/Vehicle Incentive, and Green Jobs Outreach Program
- Electrifying Terminal Trucks in Un-Incentivized Markets
- Field Demonstration of a Near-Zero, Tier 5 Compliant, Natural Gas Hybrid Line-Haul Locomotive
- Lake Michigan Corridor Alternative Fuel Implementation Initiative
- Maryland Hybrid Truck Goods Movement Initiative
- Maximizing mobility energy productivity at Chicago O’Hare using distributed sensing and high performance computing
- Midwest EVOLVE (Midwest Electric Vehicle Opportunities: Learning, Events, Experience
- NFPA Spurs the Safe Adoption of Electric Vehicles through Education and Outreach
- Next-Generation Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Driver Information System
- No One Silver Bullet, But a Lot of Silver Beebees
- Smart Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Station Deployment
- Training for Cost-Effective Code-Compliant Maintenance Facilities
- U.S. Fuels Across America’s Highways - Michigan to Montana (M2M)
Electricity Sources and Vehicle Emissions
Source: Electricity Sources and Emissions Tool based on assumptions with 2021 data from EIA
More Resources
- Illinois Data – U.S. Energy Information Administration
- Illinois State Energy Office
- Illinois Electric Vehicle Charging Plan
- Illinois – 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
- State Electrification Planning and Funding