Research Guides: Automobiles, Highways, and Drivers: Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Key Resources

Consumer Preference Data
Consumer preference data related to alternative fuel and advanced vehicle technologies assists in the research needed for the development and implementation of these technologies. From the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

IBISWorld
Business reports in five categories: industry market research, industry risk ratings, company research, global industry research, and economic and demographic data.

Transportation Energy Data Book by Stacy C. Davis, Susan E. Williams, Robert G. Boundy (Eds.)
Call Number: HD9540 .O11 and online

Designed for use as a desk-top reference, the Data Book represents an assembly and display of statistics and information that characterize transportation activity, and presents data on other factors that influence transportation energy use. The purpose of this document is to present relevant statistical data in the form of tables and graphs. The latest edition of the Data Book is available to a larger audience via the Internet (cta.ornl.gov/data).

IEEE Electric Vehicle Resources
From IEEE, EV resources include articles, educational resources, organizations, and other topics related to electronic vehicles.

Alternative Fuels Data Center
The U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center provides information on EVs and Hybrid electric vehicles, including data, case studies, information on laws, emissions, safety, and more.
Electric Drive Transportation Association
The trade association promoting battery, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric drive technologies and infrastructure.
Green Vehicle Guide
From the EPA, information covered includes green vehicles and alternative fuels..
National Renewable Energy Laboratory - Transportation Research
Transportation research on renewable energy technology from NERL. Includes news, publications, and partnership opportunities.
Transportation Air Quality, Selected Facts and Figures
Provides an overview of facts and figures regarding the linkages between transportation and air quality. The focus of the brochure is primarily on transportation-related emissions trends, policies, technologies, and standards that affect on-road mobile sources, including automobiles, light-duty trucks, and heavy-duty trucks.
U.S. Department of Energy - Vehicle Technologies Office
Technology areas include batteries, charging, energy efficient mobility systems, and more.
FuelEconomy.Gov
The official U.S. government source for fuel economy information

IEA: Tracking Clean Energy Progress
A report from the International Energy Agency. A section beginning on page 46 focuses on electric vehicles, covering trends, progress, and market share worldwide.
Global EV Outlook
The Global EV Outlook provides insights on recent EV technology, market, and policy developments, including Data Explorer and Policy Explorer tools. From the International Energy Agency.

Clean Cities Publications
From the U.S. Department of Energy: Find popular Clean Cities-branded publications about alternative fuels and vehicles, infrastructure development, emissions, and idle reduction.

Plunkett's Automobile Industry Almanac by Jack W. Plunkett (Editor)
Call Number: REF HD9710 .P737

A key reference to the automobile industry, including trends and market research. Includes industry analysis, statistical tables and an industry glossary. Also provides in-depth, proprietary profiles of 400 leading companies in the industry, featuring addresses, phone numbers and executives. A tool for strategic planning, competitive intelligence, employment searches or financial research.
Transportation Energy Data Book by Stacy C. Davis, Susan E. Williams, Robert G. Boundy (Eds.)
Call Number: HD9540 .O11

Designed for use as a desk-top reference, the Data Book represents an assembly and display of statistics and information that characterize transportation activity, and presents data on other factors that influence transportation energy use. The purpose of this document is to present relevant statistical data in the form of tables and graphs. The latest edition of the Data Book is available to a larger audience via the Internet (cta.ornl.gov/data).

Consumer Preference Data
Consumer preference data related to alternative fuel and advanced vehicle technologies assists in the research needed for the development and implementation of these technologies. From the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Light Duty Electric Drive Vehicles Monthly Sales Updates
Monthly sales updates on electric cars, published by the Argonne National Laboratory.