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
Fueling Stations
11,064
stations in Texas with alternative fuels
Fuel | Public | Private |
---|---|---|
Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 3 | 6 |
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 60 | 35 |
Electric (charging ports) | 9,860 | 465 |
Ethanol (E85) | 259 | 6 |
Hydrogen | 1 | 0 |
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | 8 | 4 |
Propane (LPG) | 327 | 30 |
Renewable Diesel (R20 and above) | 0 | 0 |
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.
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 2023
Electric (EV) | 230,100 |
Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) | 55,300 |
Hybrid Electric (HEV) | 445,100 |
Biodiesel | 460,700 |
Ethanol/Flex (E85) | 2,315,400 |
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 1,300 |
Propane | 1,300 |
Hydrogen | 0 |
Methanol | 0 |
Gasoline | 21,392,800 |
Diesel | 772,800 |
Unknown Fuel | 121,800 |
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
Regional Fuel Prices
Average fuel prices as of April 2024
Fuel | Gulf Coast Region | National Average | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
per unit sold | per GGE | per unit sold | per GGE | |
Biodiesel (B20) | $3.71/gallon | $3.38/GGE | $3.94/gallon | $3.59/GGE |
Ethanol (E85) | $2.77/gallon | $3.91/GGE | $2.96/gallon | $4.17/GGE |
Natural Gas (CNG) | $2.76/GGE | $2.76/GGE | $2.90/GGE | $2.90/GGE |
Propane | $3.26/gallon | $4.50/GGE | $3.45/gallon | $4.76/GGE |
Gasoline | $3.15/gallon | $3.15/GGE | $3.65/gallon | $3.65/GGE |
Diesel | $3.58/gallon | $3.22/GGE | $4.07/gallon | $3.66/GGE |
Source: Average prices per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) for the Gulf Coast PADD from the Alternative Fuel Price Report
Transportation Projects
- A Utility-Scale Plan for Accelerating the Deployment of Multi-Family Electric Vehicles Charging Infrastructure
- 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
- Electric Vehicle Smart Program Management: Supporting Local Governments to Achieve Equitable Access to Electric Mobility
- Filling Critical Gaps through Innovative Cradle-to-Grave Training
- Houston to Los Angeles (H2LA) - Interstate 10 (I-10) Hydrogen Corridor Plan
- 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
- Multimodal/Drone Delivery Demonstration to Disadvantaged Communities and Mobility Challenged Populations
- 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 2022 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 Toolbox (EVI-X)
- State Electrification Planning and Funding