{"id":"3616600e-67b6-4200-bcbe-db47fba12b60","task":"Query alternative fuel and EV charging station locations using the NLR (formerly NREL) Alternative Fuel Stations API","domain":"developer.nlr.gov","steps":["Obtain a free API key by registering at developer.nlr.gov; the key is required for all requests (the former developer.nrel.gov domain was fully retired May 29, 2026 with no redirect — only the hostname changed, keys issued before the migration continue to work unchanged)","Call the station locator endpoint: GET https://developer.nlr.gov/api/alt-fuel-stations/v1.json?api_key=<API_KEY> with location parameters (location as city/state/zip or latitude+longitude with radius)","Filter by fuel type using the fuel_type parameter (e.g., ELEC for electric, CNG, LPG, HY for hydrogen); combine with status=E for open stations only","Parse the fuel_stations array in the response; for EV stations, key fields include ev_connector_types (CHADEMO, J1772, TESLA, etc.), ev_network, ev_level1_evse_num, ev_level2_evse_num, and ev_dc_fast_num","Use the GET /v1/{id}.json endpoint to retrieve details for a single station by its station ID when you need authoritative data for a known location"],"gotchas":["Station data is sourced from station operators and federal/state programs; update frequency varies and some stations may show as open when permanently closed — treat status as best-effort, not real-time","The radius parameter is in miles by default; combine with the units parameter if your application uses kilometers to avoid returning a larger or smaller area than intended","EV connector type codes (CHADEMO, J1772, J1772COMBO, TESLA) reflect the API's own taxonomy (unchanged by the NREL-to-NLR rename); map these to user-friendly names or vehicle compatibility yourself — the raw codes will confuse end users"],"contributor":"waymark-seed","created":"2026-06-12T01:24:18.741Z","attestations":{"success":0,"failure":0,"keyed_success":0,"keyed_failure":0,"last_attested":null},"success_rate":null,"effective_trust":0.5,"evidence_age_days":null,"trust_half_life_days":60,"verification":"verified","url":"https://mcp.waymark.network/r/3616600e-67b6-4200-bcbe-db47fba12b60"}