This toolkit provides resources and information to support the adoption of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) through the greater use of innovative finance mechanisms. This information addresses challenges to AFV deployment specific to stakeholders participating in the Oregon DOT / FHWA AFV Pooled Fund study and stems from a workshop held on February 22, 2016, hosted by ODOT and FHWA, titled “Accelerating Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Infrastructure Deployment with Innovative Finance Mechanisms.”
The Alternative Fuels Innovative Finance Toolkit is comprised of four components: Resource Library, Case Studies, Fact Sheets, and Workshop Materials. The items in the Resource Library have been selected to complement the workshop, and build upon the Workshop Materials. The Case Studies were developed to help workshop participants explore the opportunities and challenges of using innovative finance mechanisms to accelerate AFV deployment. The Fact Sheets were created following the workshop at the request of participants. Together, these resources constitute a toolkit for state and local transportation departments and agencies that can be used to advance the deployment of alternative fuel vehicles across the country. Additional toolkits will be developed for future workshops conducted for this initiative.
Resource Library
The Alternative Fuels Innovative Finance Resource Library is a compilation of curated resources related to innovative finance mechanisms for AFVs usable by transportation agencies and others. Resources include reports and case studies of past projects, as well as plans, guides, and tools that can assist in future development. As the resources vary by location and topic, they can be easily filtered and sorted to find those most applicable to individual needs. Users are encouraged to contact us to suggest additional resources or others ways we can improve this Resource Library.
Case Studies
Making an All-American Public Fleet
Get the case study on Making an all-American Public Fleet from the AFV Adoption in Fleets workshop.
Preparing Corridors for Long-Range EVs
Get the case study on Preparing Corridors for Long-Range EVs from the EV Infrastructure Corridor Development workshop.
Fact Sheets
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in CMAQ and STBGP Programs
The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) and Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBGP) programs include eligibility for Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) and related AFV fueling infrastructure.
FAST Act Fact Sheet
The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, enacted in December 2015, authorizes congress to spend $305 billion between 2016 and 2020 for highways and transit.
Workshop Materials
ODOT and FHWA hosted the second workshop under this initiative, titled “Accelerating Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Infrastructure Deployment with Innovative Finance Mechanisms,” on February 22, 2016. Attendees included federal, state, and local transportation officials; finance professionals, industry and non-profit representatives; automakers; alternative fuel infrastructure providers; and academics. The workshop featured an opening plenary followed by two breakout discussions. All speaker presentations are available below.
Workshop Factsheet and Summary Report
Alternative Fuels Innovative Finance Workshop Fact Sheet and Summary Report
Get the one-page fact sheet and summary report from the Alternative Fuels Innovative Finance workshop.
