New York Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
Find transportation data and information about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in New York, including laws and incentives, fueling stations, fuel prices, and more.
Laws and Incentives
67
laws and incentives in New York related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles
Recent Additions and Updates
Fueling Stations
16,956
stations in New York with alternative fuels
| Fuel | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 3 | 10 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 22 | 20 |
| Electric (charging ports) | 15,781 | 987 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 74 | 5 |
| Hydrogen | 0 | 1 |
| Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | 0 | 0 |
| Propane (LPG) | 43 | 8 |
| Renewable Diesel (R20 and above) | 1 | 1 |
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.
New York has 6 coalitions.
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) | 131,300 |
| Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) | 92,300 |
| Hybrid Electric (HEV) | 314,000 |
| Biodiesel | 54,300 |
| Ethanol/Flex (E85) | 591,100 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 400 |
| Propane | 100 |
| Hydrogen | 0 |
| Methanol | 0 |
| Gasoline | 9,905,500 |
| Diesel | 150,500 |
| Unknown Fuel | 79,100 |
Source: Light-duty vehicle registration counts from TransAtlas with data from Experian Information Solutions
Case Studies
New York Coalition Helps Local Alternative Fuel Station Boost Revenue
March 17, 2015
CNG Fleets Aid in Superstorm Recovery
May 24, 2013
Green Fueling Station Powers Fleets in Upstate New York
Oct. 13, 2016
Smithtown Selects CNG to Cut Refuse Collection Costs
July 23, 2018
Deploying Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Rochester, New York, Through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program
Jan. 5, 2015
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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
- Aggregated Alternative Technology Alliance
- Charging Infrastructure Interconnection Simplification Resource (CIISR)
- Collaborative Approaches to Energy-Efficient Logistics in the Albany - New York City Corridor
- Drive Electric USA 2
- Expanding Access to Charging at Home (EACH) Program
- Guaranteeing Access to Underserved and Marginalized Populations by Building Employment Opportunities (GUMBO)
- Initiative for Resiliency in Energy through Vehicles (iREV)
- Integrating micro-transit with public transit for coordinated multi-modal movement of people
- Long Island Regional Energy Collaborative "Promoting a Green Economy through Clean Transportation Alternatives"
- Making the Business Case for Smart, Shared, and Sustainable Mobility Services
- Maryland Hybrid Truck Goods Movement Initiative
- Mission Electric New York City
- Multi-modal energy-optimal trip scheduling in real-time (METS-R) for transportation hubs
- NFPA Spurs the Safe Adoption of Electric Vehicles through Education and Outreach
- New York State Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Infrastructure Deployment Program
- No One Silver Bullet, But a Lot of Silver Beebees
- Northeast Electric Highways Study
- Northeast Electric Vehicle Initiative
- Safety Training and Design, Permitting, and Operational Guidance for Garage Facilities Maintaining and Parking Natural Gas, Propane, and Hydrogen Vehicles
- The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Curriculum Development and Outreach Initiative
- The Bronx Is Breathing: Reimagining a Cleaner Hunts Point
- Using a Joint Procurement Process to Increase ZEV Adoption Nationwide
Electricity Sources and Vehicle Emissions
Source: Electricity Sources and Emissions Tool based on assumptions with 2022 data from EIA
More Resources
- New York Data – U.S. Energy Information Administration
- New York State Energy Office
- New York Electric Vehicle Charging Plan
- New York – 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