Data and Resources
NREL offers online resources for information, data, and publications related to advanced transportation technologies and fuels. These easy-to-use resources help industry, fleet managers, and the public understand alternative fuel and advanced vehicle issues, technologies, regulations, incentives, and more.
This page contains more information about the following:
- Consumer and Fleet Information
- Regulatory Information
- Vehicle Performance and Emissions Data
- Fuels and Biofuels Data
- Funding Resources
- Financial Incentives
CTTS Overview Fact Sheet (PDF 313 KB) Download Adobe Reader.
Consumer and Fleet Information
Alternative Fuel Station Map Overview 
Alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) drivers use this interactive mapping system to find natural gas, ethanol, propane, and biodiesel fueling sites and electric recharging stations.
Fleet Applications
The Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center links to various toolkits that provide information on a variety of subjects, such as airport shuttles, school buses, short-haul trucking, and transit bus niche markets.
Fleet Experiences
This database of success stories contains information on niche market applications, such as airports, schools, and national parks.
Regulatory Information
EPAct Fleet Information and Regulations
This site helps fleets determine whether they're subject to AFV acquisition requirements under Energy Policy Act regulations. The State and Alternative Fuel Provider Program allows online compliance reporting and tracking.
Vehicle Performance and Emissions Data
Light-Duty AFV Fleet Evaluations
See this site for objective performance, maintenance, and cost comparisons of AFVs and their conventional counterparts.
Light-Duty AFV Emissions
Compare emissions from commercially available methanol, ethanol, and natural gas vehicles to similar gasoline vehicles.
Fuels and Biofuels Data
Biomass Document Database
This database contains biofuels technology research inside and outside government.
Funding Resources
Funding Opportunities
This page links to a variety of funding sources and incentives related to alternative and advanced fuel and vehicle technologies. The Clean Cities funding page provides information for Clean Cities coalitions.
Financial Incentives
Incentives and Laws Database
This database provides current information about financial incentives and other laws related to alternative fuel, hybrid, and other advanced vehicle technologies at both the federal and state levels.
