Technicians Speak Out About the Need for CNG Training
By Kasia McBride, Marketing Manager, NGVi This year, NGVi attended the ATMC Annual Conference, the premier event for the auto and truck training industry, organized by the Automotive Training Managers Council (ATMC). ATMC, a non-profit organization, is designed to promote the advancement of training and professional development within the automotive service industry. The organization’s members […]
Pressure Relief Devices Recalled
By Kasia McBride, Marketing Manager, NGVi Recently, more than 67,000 pressure relief devices (PRDs) used in CNG fuel systems were recalled by Circle Seal Controls, which is a unit of CIRCOR Aerospace. The issue was reported last year by Hexagon Lincoln, after one of its customers, New Flyer, noticed a leak. This leak was traced […]
Understanding HPDI Natural Gas Fuel Systems
By Paul Pate, Training Manager, NGVi There are two different types of natural gas engines and systems for the heavy-duty natural gas market: spark ignited and compression ignited. Spark-ignited systems are by far the most numerous, and account for more than 90% of the market. There is a limited number of compression-ignited systems available. These […]
Basics of LNG Operation and Safety
By Kasia McBride, Marketing Manager, NGVi According to research done by Frost & Sullivan, by 2017, approximately 8% of new North American class 6-8 trucks will be powered by natural gas. While compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles represent the largest number of natural gas vehicles (NGVs) on the road, for certain applications where vehicle […]
Perspectives with Kurt Sorschak, President and CEO of Xebec Adsorption Inc.
By Kasia McBride, Marketing Manager, NGVi Recently, NGVi had the chance to sit down with Kurt Sorschak, President and CEO of Xebec Adsorption Inc. An NGVi sponsor, Xebec Adsorption Inc. is a global provider of clean energy solutions to corporations and governments looking to reduce their carbon footprints. Xebec designs and builds biogas upgrading […]
Upgrading Refuse Fleets to CNG: Three Considerations Beyond Economics
By Annalloyd Thomason, Vice President/General Manager, NGVi Refuse fleets are one of the fastest growing markets for compressed natural gas (CNG), primarily because of the significant fuel cost savings that can be realized. Recently, NGVi was asked to present at the only CNG session at the Waste Expo conference on the topic of the […]
NGVi Brings Natural Gas Vehicle Expertise to 2014 TMC Annual Meeting
By Kasia McBride, Marketing Manager, NGVi Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi) gears up for the TMC Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition, the premier technology marketplace focused on truck technology and maintenance. The conference will be held March 10-13, 2014 at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN. In booth #1804, NGVi training and […]
NGV Industry Calling for Adoption of Diesel Gallon Equivalent
By Kasia McBride, Marketing Manager, NGVi ore and more heavy-duty vehicle fleets are making the transition from diesel to natural gas. Because of this, it is imperative that natural gas is sold in a way that allows retailers and heavy-duty vehicle operators to easily compare it to diesel. In January 2014, NGVAmerica distributed a […]
Invest in Training to Control Vehicle Repair Costs
By Annalloyd Thomason, Vice President/General Manager, NGVi As more heavy-duty natural gas vehicles (NGVs) roll out into fleets, the cost of maintenance becomes even more critical, yet an often overlooked or undervalued necessity is adequate technician training. Using natural gas as a transportation fuel is more economical—especially in the medium- and heavy truck market—and […]
