TransAtlas
From Open Energy Information
TransAtlas is an interactive map with data sets related to transportation and alternative fuels in the United States
Overview
TransAtlas is in interactive web-based geographic information system that allows users to explore a map containing alternative fueling stations, concentrations of alternative fueled vehicles, and other related data. It includes standard web mapping features including ata query.
Inputs and Outputs
Inputs include: The map uses National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Alternative Fuels Database.[1]
Outputs include: Maps with the following information:
- Alternative Fueling Stations (E85, CNG, Biodiesel and more)
- Hybrid, Diesel, and Flex-Fuel vehicle densities
- Biodiesel and Ethanol Production Facilities
- Congressional Districts
- Clean Cities Coalitions
Highlights
Data on concentrations of alternative fueled vehicles is helpful in plannning alternative fueling infrastructure; locations of alternative fueling stations is helpful in planning acquisitions of and incentives for alternative fueled vehicles.