Government Grants for Natural Gas Vehicles: Why Training Shouldn’t Be Overlooked
Across the country, fleets are looking for ways to reduce expenses and modernize their operations. Government grants for natural gas vehicle projects have been an important tool in making that possible. These funding opportunities can cover substantial portions of the cost for purchasing natural gas vehicles, and, in some cases, even cover the building of CNG fueling stations to support them.
Press Release: AFVi Offers New Hydrogen Training and Certification for Fuel System Inspectors
AFVi is proud to announce the final courses in its hydrogen curriculum: H2 201: Hydrogen Vehicle Fuel System Inspector Training, and the accompanying certification exam. Offering real-time instruction from an industry expert, as well as a nationally recognized certification program for inspecting hydrogen fuel systems, H2 201 applies to both hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2-ICE) vehicles.
Natural Gas Is Creating the Need for Hydrogen Training
While hydrogen is gaining momentum as a clean energy source, many people in the transportation sector may not realize that natural gas is currently the largest source of its production. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and its recently released Annual Energy Outlook 2025 (AEO2025), steam methane reforming (SMR) using natural gas is projected to supply over 80% of the U.S. hydrogen market through 2050!