Fuels and Vehicles
Indiana's Clean Fuel Pathways
Drive Clean Indiana supports six proven alternative fuel pathways -- each one a real strategy for cutting petroleum use, reducing emissions, and strengthening Indiana's energy independence.
Six Pathways Forward
Find the Right Fuel for Your Fleet
Every fleet is different. Whether you operate school buses, municipal vehicles, long-haul trucks, or light-duty cars -- DCI has the technical guidance to match you with the right alternative fuel solution.
Biodiesel
A renewable fuel blended from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled cooking grease, biodiesel works in existing diesel engines with little or no modification.
B20 blends (20% biodiesel) are the most common starting point for fleets -- reducing particulate matter and carbon monoxide emissions right away.
Learn More about Biodiesel →Electricity
Electric vehicles produce zero direct emissions and cost significantly less per mile to operate than gasoline or diesel equivalents -- savings that compound quickly across a fleet.
DCI supports EV adoption and charging infrastructure planning for fleets, municipalities, and employers across all 92 Indiana counties.
Learn More about Electricity →Ethanol
Domestically produced from corn and other crops, ethanol blends reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support Indiana's agricultural economy at the same time.
E15 and E85 flex-fuel blends are widely available across Indiana and offer a straightforward on-ramp for fleets already running gasoline-powered vehicles.
Learn More about Ethanol →Hydrogen
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles emit only water vapor -- making them one of the cleanest zero-emission options available for heavy-duty fleets and transit applications.
As fueling infrastructure continues to grow nationally, DCI tracks hydrogen developments and connects Indiana stakeholders with emerging opportunities.
Learn More about Hydrogen →Natural Gas
Compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) offer a cleaner, lower-cost alternative to diesel -- particularly well-suited for heavy-duty trucks, refuse vehicles, and transit buses.
Renewable natural gas (RNG) takes this further -- capturing methane from landfills and agricultural waste to deliver a carbon-negative fuel option.
Learn More about Natural Gas →Propane
Propane autogas is one of the most widely used alternative fuels in the country -- affordable, clean-burning, and backed by a well-established fueling infrastructure across Indiana.
School buses, forklifts, and commercial delivery fleets all benefit from propane's low cost of ownership and significantly lower emissions compared to gasoline or diesel.
Learn More about Propane →Station Locator
Find Alternative Fueling Stations Near You
Alternative fueling stations are growing across Indiana and the entire country. The U.S. Department of Energy station locator covers every fuel type DCI supports -- biodiesel, CNG, LNG, EV charging, ethanol, hydrogen, and propane autogas.
Visit AFDC Fueling Station LocatorAbout the Station Locator
Every Fuel Type. Every Corner of Indiana.
The DOE Alternative Fueling Station Locator is the most comprehensive public tool for finding clean fuel options near you. It covers all major alternative fuel types and updates regularly as new stations come online.
Electric Vehicle Charging
Compressed Natural Gas
Liquefied Natural Gas
Biodiesel
Ethanol
Hydrogen
Propane Autogas
Available on Mobile
Download the AFDC Station Locator app from the Google Play store to find stations on the go.
Why Work With DCI
We Do More Than Point You Toward a Fuel
Picking the right fuel is just the starting point. DCI provides the technical depth, funding connections, and statewide relationships to actually get your fleet moving in the right direction.
Fleet Assessment
Before recommending any fuel, DCI conducts a thorough assessment of your fleet -- vehicle types, duty cycles, fueling patterns, and emissions baseline.
Emissions quantification and baseline reporting
Vehicle option evaluation for your specific routes
Infrastructure readiness and site planning
Funding Support
Alternative fuel transitions cost money upfront. DCI specializes in finding and securing federal and state grants so budget is not the reason your fleet stays on diesel.
Federal and state grant identification
Grant writing and full application management
Higher membership tiers include dedicated grant hours
Project Implementation
DCI manages the full project lifecycle -- from infrastructure design and vendor coordination through installation, commissioning, and compliance reporting.
Fueling infrastructure design and oversight
Vetted vendor connections across Indiana
Compliance tracking and post-project reporting
