DOE, NREL launch Google map tool for E85 stations, cars

In Washington, the DOE and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory have released a new “transatlas” map tool that, using Google maps, displays the density of alternative fuel vehicles (flex fuel, diesel and hybrid) as well as current and future locations of refueling stations for natural gas, propane, hydrogen, E85 blends, biodiesel or electric-powered vehicles.

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