Tools

The Alternative Fuels Data Center offers a large collection of helpful tools. These calculators, interactive maps, and data searches can assist fleets, fuel providers, and other transportation decision makers in their efforts to advance alternative fuels and energy-efficient vehicle technologies.

Calculators

EVI-X Toolbox

Analyze EV charging infrastructure scenarios with the EVI-X Modeling Suite.

AFLEET Tool

Calculate a fleet's petroleum use, cost of ownership, and emissions.

Vehicle Cost Calculator

Compare cost of ownership and emissions for most vehicle models. mobile

VICE Model

Evaluate the financial case for natural gas vehicles and battery electric buses.

JOBS Model

Estimate economic impacts of deploying alternative fuel and charging infrastructure.

Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions

Calculate the emissions of alternative fuel medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

Charging Hub Economic & Costing Tool

Estimate levelized charging costs ($/kwh) for various EV charging scenarios.

HEVISAM

Estimate levelized charging costs ($/kWh) for electric truck fleets.

Interactive Maps

Alternative Fueling Station Locator

Locate alternative fueling stations and get maps and driving directions. mobile

Alternative Fuel Corridors

Find maps and station data to help with nominating alternative fuel corridors.

TransAtlas

Explore light-duty vehicle registration counts over time by state and fuel type.

Coalition Locations

Find Clean Cities and Communities coalitions and director contact information.

Geospatial Energy Mapper

Explore data and use analysis tools to plan energy infrastructure geographically.

ATRAVEL Tool

Estimate costs, travel time, and emissions for private vehicles and other travel modes

Data Searches

Vehicle Search

Compare all classes of alternative fuel vehicles, electric vehicles, and hybrids.

Laws and Incentives Search

Search for laws and incentives related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles.

U-Finder

Search for local utility partners and incentives for EV infrastructure installation.

Battery Policies and Incentives

Find policies and incentives for batteries developed for EVs and energy storage.

Fuel Properties Comparison

Compare alternative fuel properties and characteristics.

Find a Car

Compare fuel efficiency, costs, carbon footprints, and emissions. mobile

State Information

Find state information about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles.

Electricity Sources and Emissions

Learn how your state's energy mix affects electric vehicle emissions.