Louisiana Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
Find transportation data and information about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in Louisiana, including laws and incentives, fueling stations, fuel prices, and more.
Laws and Incentives
19
laws and incentives in Louisiana related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles
Recent Additions and Updates
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Fee updated 9/14/2022
- Louisiana's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Planning updated 9/14/2022
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Task Force added 8/13/2022
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Promotion updated 7/8/2022
Fueling Stations
511
stations in Louisiana with alternative fuels
| Fuel | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 0 | 1 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 12 | 8 |
| Electric (EVSE ports) | 383 | 40 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 14 | 4 |
| Hydrogen | 0 | 0 |
| Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | 1 | 0 |
| Propane (LPG) | 36 | 12 |
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.
Louisiana has 2 coalitions:
Southeast Louisiana Clean Fuel 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 2021
| Electric (EV) | 3,200 |
| Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) | 2,000 |
| Hybrid Electric (HEV) | 26,000 |
| Biodiesel | 54,400 |
| Ethanol/Flex (E85) | 413,200 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 300 |
| Propane | 0 |
| Hydrogen | 0 |
| Methanol | 0 |
| Gasoline | 3,185,200 |
| Diesel | 115,000 |
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 April 2022
| Fuel | Gulf Coast Region | National Average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| per unit sold | per GGE | per unit sold | per GGE | |
| Biodiesel (B20) | $4.58/gallon | $4.17/GGE | $4.62/gallon | $4.20/GGE |
| Biodiesel (B99–B100) | $5.10/gallon | $5.05/GGE | $5.06/gallon | $5.01/GGE |
| Ethanol (E85) | $3.42/gallon | $4.82/GGE | $3.54/gallon | $4.99/GGE |
| Natural Gas (CNG) | $2.50/GGE | $2.50/GGE | $2.59/GGE | $2.59/GGE |
| Propane | $3.50/gallon | $4.83/GGE | $3.53/gallon | $4.87/GGE |
| Gasoline | $3.71/gallon | $3.71/GGE | $4.13/gallon | $4.13/GGE |
| Diesel | $4.74/gallon | $4.27/GGE | $5.06/gallon | $4.55/GGE |
Source: Average prices per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) for the Gulf Coast PADD from the Alternative Fuel Price Report
Transportation Projects
- Demonstrating Electric Shuttles for the New Orleans Region
- Developing Replicable, Innovative Variants for Engagement for EVs in the USA (DRIVE Electric USA)
- Development of a National Liquid Propane (Autogas) Refueling Network, Clean School Bus/Vehicle Incentive, and Green Jobs Outreach Program
- Filling Critical Gaps through Innovative Cradle-to-Grave Training
- NFPA Spurs the Safe Adoption of Electric Vehicles through Education and Outreach
- No One Silver Bullet, But a Lot of Silver Beebees
- Penske Truck Leasing Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Demonstration and Enhanced Driver Experience
- Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program
Electricity Sources and Vehicle Emissions
Source: Energy Information Administration, Electricity Net Generation, Open Data API. Learn more about emissions from electric vehicles.
More Resources
- Louisiana Data – U.S. Energy Information Administration
- Louisiana State Energy Office
- Louisiana – 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