Maps and Data
Find maps and charts showing transportation data and trends related to alternative fuels and vehicles.
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Fuel Use by Transportation Mode in 2019
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Energy Expenditures by Sector
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RFS2 Mandates and Net RINs Generated for Cellulosic Biofuels
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Miles of U.S. Transportation Infrastructure in 2021
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Fuel Use by Transportation Mode in 2019
Source: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Transportation Energy Data Book #40, Table 2.8
This chart shows the fuel used for domestic transportation in the United States. The largest amount is used in the form of gasoline by light-duty vehicles. The second largest portion is used in the form of diesel fuel in medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Air travel consumes 7% of transportation petroleum, primarily in the form of jet fuel. Water and rail travel together consume 5% in the form of diesel fuel and some gasoline and electricity. Finally, pipelines consume 3% of transportation fuel, mostly in the form of natural gas.
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