Finding a Fueling Station Which Carries Alternative Fuels
U.S. Department of Energy Offers Several Tools for Locating Alternative Fuel Stations
Tips for Finding a Gas Station for an Alternative Fuel Vehicle
The Alternative Fuels Data Center contains fueling stations for the following alternative fuels: compressed natural gas (CNG), 85% ethanol (E85), liquefied petroleum gas/propane (LPG), biodiesel (BD), electric, hydrogen, and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Stations are located throughout the United States, and information is gathered from trade associations, industry contacts, retailers, and general literature.
Alternative Fuel Station Locator
Visit the U.S. Department of Energy's website to find alternative fuel stations for specific locations or states for (CNG, E85, LPG, electricity, biodiesel, hydrogen, LNG). Details include addresses, phone numbers, hours of operation, payment types (if available), and fuel-specific information.
Alternative Fuel Route Mapper
This application enables you to map a route between a start and an end point of your choice. It creates a map that shows alternative fuel stations along the entire route and provides driving directions, with four options for displaying and printing the information.
U.S. Alternative Fuel Station Maps
This dynamic map program provides an overview of fueling station locations for the entire United States, with tools to customize the view.
Create a Custom Database Query
Search the fueling stations database for a specific fuel type, such as biodiesel, in a specific state or in all states. This search uses a form that will allow you to select fueling station data and display them in a table or in a format suitable for downloading into a spreadsheet.
Alternative Fuel Station Counts Listed by State and Fuel Type
This dynamically created table provides a listing of the number of Alternative Fuel Stations in each state by fuel type.
Article Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)
Alternative Fuel On-Site Infrastructure Development
Considerations for Using Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Fleets interested in using alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) in their fleet need to carefully consider what it will take to install the proper fueling infrastructure to meet their needs. There are many things to consider when building alternative fueling infrastructure. These include codes and standards, the right fueling appliances, safety standards, and employee training.
In addition, it is important to understand what fuels are most commonly available in your area, the availability of AFVs that meet your needs, and the locations of publicly accessible alternative fueling stations.
Alternative Fuel Examples:
- Biodiesel
- Electricity
- E85 Fleet Toolkit
- Hydrogen
- Natural Gas (CNG and LNG)
- Propane
Other Things You Should Consider Before Installing Infrastructure On-site
- Know where publicly accessible alternative fueling stations are located Find an Alternative Fueling Station
- Learn about available vehicles that meet your needs Available Alternative Fuel Vehicles
- Understand alternative fuels pricing Alternative Fuels Price Report (regional pump prices) and Alternative Fuels Index (wholesale prices).
- If you have problems, Clean Cities is here to help. Contact your local Clean Cities Coordinator for additional tips, possible financial opportunities and technical assistance.
Article Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)
Hydrogen Delivery Research Initiatives
Department of Energy Sponsors Hydrogen Fuel Delivery R&D
Hydrogen must be transported from the point of production to the point of use. It also must be safely compressed, stored and dispensed at refueling stations or stationary power facilities. Due to its relatively low volumetric energy density, transportation, storage and final delivery to the point of use can be one of the significant costs and energy inefficiencies associated with using hydrogen as an energy carrier.
This DOE Hydrogen Program activity is focused on developing hydrogen delivery technologies that will enable the introduction and long-term viability of hydrogen as an energy carrier for transportation and stationary power. Current research efforts are focused on:
Initial Focus for Hydrogen Delivery Research
Delivering Hydrogen Fuel to Distribution Centers & Power Sites
To enable the introduction of hydrogen as an energy carrier, a key initial focus of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is on hydrogen delivery research challenges at refueling stations and stationary power sites. Research is being conducted to improve the reliability and lower the cost of hydrogen compression and to reduce the cost and footprint of hydrogen storage.
Hydrogen Delivery Infrastructure
Improving Materials & Methods for Hydrogen Fuel Distribution
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Fossil Energy, and the Office of Science are working to lower the cost and energy use of the hydrogen delivery infrastructure. This includes developing improved lower cost materials for pipelines, breakthrough approaches to hydrogen liquefaction, lighter weight stronger materials and structures for high pressure hydrogen storage and transport, and novel low pressure solid and liquid carrier systems for hydrogen delivery and storage.
Article Source: U.S. Department of Energy Hydrogen Program
