A Primer on Motor Fuel Excise Taxes and the Role of Alternative Fuels and Energy Efficient Vehicles

The AFV Toolkit Resource Library helps users quickly find valuable online resources related to alternative fuels, such as websites, research reports, and other tools. We've collected over 250 resources on alternative fuels from across the web. In order to make it easy to find what you're looking for, you can filter the library by the type of resource (such as a website or research report), the date the resource was published, and the topic of the resource (see here). You can also narrow your search with text. In addition, for each workshop conducted as part of the Deployment of Alternative Vehicle and Fuel Technologies Initiative, we identified resources specific to the workshop topic. To filter the library for that workshop, we have a tag for each workshop or you can click the links below.

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A Primer on Motor Fuel Excise Taxes and the Role of Alternative Fuels and Energy Efficient Vehicles

August 1, 2015

Case Studies

This report provides background on motor fuel taxes, describes the role of alternative fuel vehicles in relation to motor fuel excises taxes, and provides examples of alternative approaches to motor f…

ACT Expo

February 14, 2018

Websites

The annual ACT Expo is an opportunity for fleet managers to hear the latest on electric, natural gas, hydrogen and propane vehicle options and experiences….

Alternative Fuel Implementation Toolkit

February 14, 2018

Apps & Tools

This toolkit focuses on the state of North Carolina and is intended to provide a “one stop” set of resources for fleet vehicle and fuel purchasers, program managers, and organization leaders who are i…

Alternative Fuel Life-Cycle Environmental and Economic Transportation (AFLEET) Tool

September 28, 2017

Apps & Tools

Developed by the Argonne National Laboratory, this excel-based tool estimates petroleum use, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollutant emissions, and cost of ownership of light-duty and heavy-duty vehic…

Alternative Fuel Price Report

February 29, 2016

Research Reports

The Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Price Report provides regional alternative and conventional fuel prices for biodiesel, compressed natural gas, ethanol, hydrogen, propane, gasoline, and diesel. The A…

Alternative Fueling Station Locator

February 14, 2018

Apps & Tools

An interactive map of all alternative fueling stations in the United States, including charging stations for PEVs. Map data is regularly verified by the U.S. Department of Energy….

Analyses in Support of Risk-Informed Natural Gas Vehicle Maintenance Facility Codes and Standards: Phase I

March 1, 2014

Research Reports

This report presents existing code requirements relevant to maintenance facilities of liquid and compressed gas fueled large-scale vehicles, provides the results of a Hazardous and Operability study (…

Automakers’ and Engine Manufacturers’ Positions of Support for Biodiesel Blends

February 14, 2018

Websites

A listing of which OEMs warranty their vehicles for biodiesel use above B5. This website allows users to assess which vehicle models are capable of using biodiesel blends under warranty. …

Biodiesel Handling and Use Guide

December 1, 2009

Action Plans & Guides

This document is a guide for those who blend, store, distribute, and use biodiesel and biodiesel blends. It provides basic information on the proper and safe use of biodiesel and biodiesel blends in c…

Biodiesel Use and Experience among State DOT Agencies

August 1, 2004

Research Reports

This study included a survey of United States state transportation agencies to gather performance, storage, and economic information on the use of biodiesel blended fuel….

Caltrans and Alternative Fuels

February 14, 2018

Websites

This website features information about the Caltrans Fleet Greening Program and signage for charging stations on the California State Highway System.

Carbon Intensity Lookup Table for Diesel and Fuels that Substitute for Diesel

November 28, 2012

Research Reports

A table comparing carbon intensity values of diesel and comparable alternative fuels, in grams of carbon dioxide equivalent per megajoule.

Carbon Intensity Lookup Table for Gasoline and Fuels that Substitute for Gasoline

November 28, 2012

Research Reports

A table comparing carbon intensity values of gasoline and comparable alternative fuels, in grams of carbon dioxide equivalent per megajoule.

Clean School Bus

February 14, 2018

Websites

This website provides information and resources related to EPA’s Clean School Bus, a national program designed to help communities reduce emissions from older diesel school buses. …

Clean Transportation: For Fleets

February 14, 2018

Websites

This website provides a variety of resources for fleets in North Carolina, including the Alternative Fuel Implementation Toolkit, a listing of incentives and funding available, as well as case studies…

Cost, Effectiveness, and Deployment of Fuel Economy Technologies for Light-Duty Vehicles

January 1, 2015

Research Reports

This report is a technical evaluation of costs, benefits, and implementation issues of fuel reduction technologies for next-generation light-duty vehicles. The report estimates the cost, potential eff…

Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE)

February 14, 2018

Apps & Tools

DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States.

Drive-Cycle Rapid Investigation, Visualization, and Evaluation Analysis Tool (DRIVE)

February 24, 2015

Apps & Tools

This analysis tool produces representative, testable drive cycles at record speed from large amounts of vehicle data gathered via onboard logging devices. Fleet managers can use the tool to make educa…

AFV Action Guide for State and Regional Transportation Agencies