Natural Gas Is Creating the Need for Hydrogen Training
Hydrogen Owes Its Production to Natural Gas 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 […]
Press Release: How Waste Pro USA Saves Millions With Natural Gas Vehicles in Their Refuse Fleet
NGVs Are Saving Waste Pro USA $5.2 Million a Year Waste Pro USA is leading by example when it comes to sustainable fleet management. With operations spanning 12 states across the Southeastern U.S., this regional refuse company has adopted natural gas vehicles (NGVs) as a core part of its strategy to reduce fuel costs, minimize […]
AFVi Expands CNG Fuel System Inspector Training With U.S. and Canadian Course Options
A Binational Approach to CNG Vehicle Safety and Compliance Compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles are expanding across North America as fleets seek cleaner, more affordable fuel options. But with that growth comes the responsibility of keeping vehicles safe and properly maintained — especially across national borders. For improved fleet maintenance throughout North America, AFVi has […]
Press Release: How VoltaGrid Scaled Safe Driver Training for Virtual Pipeline Operation
Virtual pipelines are systems that deliver compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), or hydrogen by road using specialized trailers, rather than through fixed, underground pipeline infrastructure. These mobile fueling operations are essential for bringing clean energy to areas that lack traditional access. One of the most prominent companies that […]
AFVi Welcomes Timothy Heal, Veteran Fleet Leader and Natural Gas Trainer
AFVi is proud to welcome Timothy Heal as the newest natural gas trainer on our team! He brings a wealth of hands-on experience and leadership thanks to his time at UPS, Mack, and Volvo, and we are thrilled to have him join our mission to deliver high-quality technician training on alternative fuels. His career began […]
Press Release: AFVi Updates CNG Fuel System Inspector Exam To Reflect Latest Industry Standards
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) is proud to announce that it has updated its CNG Fuel System Inspector Certification Exam to align with the latest changes in industry codes and standards. These updates underscore AFVi’s commitment to offer the most current and relevant training to CNG technicians so that they meet the highest standards of […]
Press Release: AFVi Launches Industry-First Spanish Training and Certification for CNG Technicians and Fuel System Inspectors
AFVi has officially launched Spanish versions of its comprehensive online training and certification programs for CNG technicians. This groundbreaking initiative marks the first of its kind in the alternative fuels industry, demonstrating AFVi’s commitment to inclusivity in workforce development. “These courses represent a significant step forward in our mission to promote reliable expertise in alternative […]
How To Decommission a Natural Gas Vehicle
Vehicles that run on compressed natural gas (CNG) are gaining popularity within the alternative fuels industry, thanks in no small part to Cummins latest X15N engine, the adoption of CNG vehicles by major logistics carriers, the availability of renewable natural gas (RNG), and the proliferation of natural gas fueling stations. But as these fleets grow, […]
Are You Confused by the Requirements of NFPA 52 and NGV 6.1?
Until recently, the primary code governing CNG fuel system installations has been NFPA 52. However, the 2023 version of NFPA 52 has introduced ANSI/CSA NGV 6.1 as a standard that also governs these installations, and, by default, inspection requirements. The team at NGVi has performed a thorough analysis and comparison of both documents, and has […]
Live-Virtual or E-Learning: Which Online CNG Training Is Better?
CNG training is essential to all technicians who work on or near natural gas-powered vehicles. That training may be as fundamental as learning the safety requirements that are unique to natural gas vehicles, or as involved as exploring the complexities and intricacies of heavy-duty CNG fuel systems and engines. Regardless of what level of knowledge […]
