Kentucky Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
Find transportation data and information about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in Kentucky, including laws and incentives, fueling stations, fuel prices, and more.
Laws and Incentives
19
laws and incentives in Kentucky related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles
Recent Additions and Updates
Fueling Stations
934
stations in Kentucky with alternative fuels
| Fuel | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 0 | 1 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 5 | 3 |
| Electric (EVSE ports) | 787 | 41 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 73 | 3 |
| Hydrogen | 0 | 0 |
| Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | 1 | 0 |
| Propane (LPG) | 19 | 1 |
| 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.
Kentucky has 1 coalition:
Kentucky Clean Cities Partnership
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) | 7,600 |
| Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) | 4,400 |
| Hybrid Electric (HEV) | 55,800 |
| Biodiesel | 32,300 |
| Ethanol/Flex (E85) | 363,800 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 300 |
| Propane | 0 |
| Hydrogen | 0 |
| Methanol | 0 |
| Gasoline | 3,368,800 |
| Diesel | 115,800 |
| Unknown Fuel | 25,800 |
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 October 2023
| Fuel | Midwest Region | National Average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| per unit sold | per GGE | per unit sold | per GGE | |
| Biodiesel (B20) | $4.32/gallon | $3.93/GGE | $4.42/gallon | $4.02/GGE |
| Ethanol (E85) | $2.89/gallon | $4.07/GGE | $3.05/gallon | $4.30/GGE |
| Natural Gas (CNG) | $2.54/GGE | $2.54/GGE | $2.85/GGE | $2.85/GGE |
| Propane | $3.28/gallon | $4.53/GGE | $3.29/gallon | $4.54/GGE |
| Gasoline | $3.37/gallon | $3.37/GGE | $3.72/gallon | $3.72/GGE |
| Diesel | $4.27/gallon | $3.84/GGE | $4.52/gallon | $4.07/GGE |
Source: Average prices per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) for the Midwest PADD from the Alternative Fuel Price Report
Transportation Projects
- Hybrid Electric School Buses Provide New Horsepower for Kentucky
- Leadership of Employers for Electrification Program (LEEP)
- Mammoth Cave National Park
- 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
- The Ohio Advanced Transportation Partnership
Electricity Sources and Vehicle Emissions
Source: Electricity Sources and Emissions Tool based on assumptions with 2022 data from EIA
More Resources
- Kentucky Data – U.S. Energy Information Administration
- Kentucky State Energy Office
- Kentucky Electric Vehicle Charging Plan
- Kentucky – 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