Frequently Asked Questions
How many alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles are there in the U.S.?
EIA estimates that in 2010 there were about 9 million alternative fuel vehicles in the U.S. This included about 0.93 million in use by private and government vehicle fleets and an additional 8.06 million ethanol flex fuel vehicles owned by private individuals. EIA estimates that there are about 1.91 million hybrid gas or diesel electric vehicles owned by fleet operators and private individuals.
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Use by Fleet Operators, 2010
| Light Duty | Medium Duty | Heavy Duty | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethanol — Flex Fuel | 592,231 | 26,255 | 18 | 618,504 |
| Natural Gas — Total | 67,296 | 22,575 | 28,976 | 118,847 |
| Compressed Natural Gas | 67,296 | 22,521 | 26,000 | 115,817 |
| Liquefied Natural Gas | 0 | 54 | 2,976 | 3,030 |
| LPG — Propane | 76,694 | 27,771 | 36,057 | 140,522 |
| Electric — Battery | 56,566 | 86 | 779 | 57,451 |
| Total | 792,787 | 76,687 | 65,850 | 935,324 |
Source: Alternatives to Traditional Transportation Fuels 2010 report
Estimates of Total, Light Duty Private and Fleet Vehicle Stocks for:
| Ethanol — Flex Fuel | 8,673,724 |
| Hybrid Gas/Diesel-Electric | 1,913,053 |
Source: Annual Energy Outlook 2012, Table 58, Light-Duty Vehicle Stock by Technology Type.
Last updated: May 9, 2012
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