Alternative Fuels and U.S. Energy Consumption

In 2010, the transportation sector accounted for 28 percent of U.S. energy use.

Nearly all of the energy consumed in this sector is petroleum, at 94 percent.

In 2010, U.S. dependence on foreign oil cost the economy $300 billion.

9.2 million people are employed in transportation-related jobs nationwide.

In 2011, there were 978 CNG and LNG fuel stations nationwide.

In 2011, Ohio had 15 CNG refueling stations.

There were 4,420 electric charging stations nationwide in 2011.

Source: 2011 Vehicle Technologies Market Report, U.S. Department of Energy