Texas Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
Find transportation data and information about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in Texas, including laws and incentives, fueling stations, fuel prices, and more.
Laws and Incentives
43
laws and incentives in Texas related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles
Recent Additions and Updates
- Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) and Infrastructure Grant Program Authorization added 8/4/2023
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Inspection Regulations added 8/4/2023
- Vehicle Purchase and Lease Requirements added 8/4/2023
- Publicly Funded Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Connector Standards updated 8/4/2023
Fueling Stations
9,035
stations in Texas with alternative fuels
| Fuel | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 5 | 6 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 61 | 33 |
| Electric (EVSE ports) | 7,958 | 347 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 248 | 7 |
| Hydrogen | 0 | 0 |
| Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | 11 | 4 |
| Propane (LPG) | 325 | 30 |
| 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.
Texas has 4 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 2022
| Electric (EV) | 149,000 |
| Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) | 42,800 |
| Hybrid Electric (HEV) | 361,800 |
| Biodiesel | 420,800 |
| Ethanol/Flex (E85) | 2,398,800 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 1,400 |
| Propane | 1,400 |
| Hydrogen | 0 |
| Methanol | 0 |
| Gasoline | 21,065,800 |
| Diesel | 771,000 |
| Unknown Fuel | 133,200 |
Source: Light-duty vehicle registration counts from TransAtlas with data from Experian Information Solutions
Case Studies
Propane Mowers Help National Park Cut Emissions
July 23, 2018
Electric Vehicles Take Center Stage in North Texas
June 30, 2016
Compressed Natural Gas Fuels Houston’s Resiliency
April 18, 2019
Deploying Clean Buses in Texas through Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs)
April 20, 2016
Dallas Prioritizes Equitable Access for EV Charging in Multifamily Housing
March 27, 2023
Videos
Electric Vehicles in Rural Communities
May 25, 2022
Johnson Space Center Explores Alternative Fuel Vehicles
May 19, 2017
Freedom CNG Reduces Emissions with Natural Gas in Texas
April 1, 2017
Natural Gas Delivery Vans Support McShan Florist
Oct. 26, 2013
Texas Law Enforcement Vehicles Fill up With Propane
Aug. 31, 2013
CNG Shuttles Save Fuel Costs for R&R Limousine and Bus
June 1, 2013
Students Power Remote-Controlled Cars With Biodiesel
April 14, 2012
Camp Discovery Helps Kids Build an Electric Dune Buggy
Feb. 5, 2011
Austin Lays Plans for Carbon-Neutral City Fleet
Jan. 15, 2011
Texas Taxis Go Hybrid
May 6, 2010
Students Reduce Vehicle Idling in San Antonio, Texas
March 25, 2010
Dallas Police Department Reduces Vehicle Idling
Nov. 27, 2009
Dallas Airport Operates With Alternative Fuels
Sept. 5, 2009
Regional Fuel Prices
Average fuel prices as of July 2023
| Fuel | Gulf Coast Region | National Average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| per unit sold | per GGE | per unit sold | per GGE | |
| Biodiesel (B20) | $3.55/gallon | $3.23/GGE | $3.77/gallon | $3.43/GGE |
| Biodiesel (B99–B100) | $5.00/gallon | $4.95/GGE | $4.53/gallon | $4.48/GGE |
| Ethanol (E85) | $2.79/gallon | $3.93/GGE | $2.95/gallon | $4.16/GGE |
| Natural Gas (CNG) | $2.58/GGE | $2.58/GGE | $2.86/GGE | $2.86/GGE |
| Propane | $3.13/gallon | $4.32/GGE | $3.25/gallon | $4.49/GGE |
| Gasoline | $3.07/gallon | $3.07/GGE | $3.59/gallon | $3.59/GGE |
| Diesel | $3.36/gallon | $3.02/GGE | $3.88/gallon | $3.49/GGE |
Source: Average prices per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) for the Gulf Coast PADD from the Alternative Fuel Price Report
Transportation Projects
- Advancing transportation hubs' efficiency using novel analytics (ATHENA)
- Aggregated Alternative Technology Alliance
- Central Texas Fuel Independence Project
- DeKalb County / Metropolitan Atlanta Alternative Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicle Project
- Development of a National Liquid Propane (Autogas) Refueling Network, Clean School Bus/Vehicle Incentive, and Green Jobs Outreach Program
- Electric First/Last Mile On-Demand Shuttle Service for Rural Communities in Central Texas
- Electric Last Mile Project
- Filling Critical Gaps through Innovative Cradle-to-Grave Training
- Leadership of Employers for Electrification Program (LEEP)
- Maryland Hybrid Truck Goods Movement Initiative
- Medium-Duty Electric Truck (eTruck): Pilot Electrified Fleets in Urban and Regional Applications
- Moving North Texas Forward by Addressing Alternative Fuel Barriers
- NFPA Spurs the Safe Adoption of Electric Vehicles through Education and Outreach
- NGV U.P.T.I.M.E. Analysis: Updated Performance Tracking Integrating Maintenance Expenses
- No One Silver Bullet, But a Lot of Silver Beebees
- North Central Texas Alternative Fuel and Advanced Technology Investments
- Recipe for Fueling Diversity in the Energy Capitol of the World
- San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
- Smart Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Station Deployment
- Texas Alternative Fuels Pilot Project
- Texas River Cities Plug-In Vehicle Initiative
- Texas Triangle Plug-In Electric Vehicle Readiness
- The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Curriculum Development and Outreach Initiative
Electricity Sources and Vehicle Emissions
Source: Electricity Sources and Emissions Tool based on assumptions with 2021 data from EIA
More Resources
- Texas Data – U.S. Energy Information Administration
- Texas State Energy Office
- Texas Electric Vehicle Charging Plan
- Texas – 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