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American Electric Car Ownership Data
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Showcasing technical information about electric vehicles currently registered and on the roads in the United States, this data originates from the data.gov catalogue. It provides a detailed look at the electric vehicle population, covering various attributes of the vehicles and their geographical distribution. The data is useful for understanding the landscape of electric vehicle adoption across the country.
Columns
- VIN (1-10): The unique Vehicle Identification Number for each vehicle.
- County: The name of the county from where the data was gathered.
- City: The name of the city where the vehicle is registered.
- State: The state where the vehicle is registered.
- Postal Code: The postal code of the vehicle's registration location.
- Model Year: The manufacturing year of the vehicle.
- Make: The manufacturer of the vehicle (e.g., TESLA, NISSAN).
- Model: The specific model name of the vehicle (e.g., MODEL Y).
- Electric Vehicle Type: The type of electric vehicle, such as Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) or Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV).
- Clean Alternative Fuel Vehicle (CAFV) Eligibility: Indicates if the vehicle is eligible as a Clean Alternative Fuel Vehicle.
- Electric Range: The vehicle's electric range capability.
- Base MSRP: The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of the vehicle.
- Legislative District: The legislative district associated with the vehicle's location.
- DOL Vehicle ID: A unique identifier for the vehicle from the Department of Licensing.
- Vehicle Location: The geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) of the vehicle.
- Electric Utility: The electric utility company associated with the vehicle's registered location.
- 2020 Census Tract: The 2020 census tract for the vehicle's location.
Distribution
- Format: CSV (Electric_Vehicle_Population_Data.csv)
- Size: 36.33 MB
- Structure: The dataset contains 17 columns and approximately 150,000 records.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for exploratory data analysis to understand trends in electric vehicle adoption. It can be used for market research, urban planning, infrastructure development for charging stations, and academic studies on sustainable transportation. Analysts can also use it to examine the market share of different manufacturers and models.
Coverage
- Geographic: The data primarily covers the United States, with a significant concentration of records from the state of Washington (WA).
- Time Range: Vehicle model years range from 1997 to 2024.
- Demographic: No specific demographic information is included in this dataset.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Data Analysts and Scientists: For performing trend analysis and building predictive models on EV adoption.
- Urban Planners: To identify areas with high EV density for planning charging infrastructure.
- Automotive Industry Researchers: For analysing market penetration, manufacturer popularity, and model performance.
- Policymakers and Government Agencies: To inform policy related to electric vehicles and environmental goals.
- Students and Academics: For research projects related to transportation, energy, and environmental studies.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- US Electric Vehicle Population
- Electric Vehicle Registration Data (USA)
- United States EV Fleet Characteristics
- EV Market and Distribution in the US
- American Electric Car Ownership Data
Attributes
Original Data Source: American Electric Car Ownership Data
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