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
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
Besides appropriate safety policies and protocols, a CNG transit fleet depends on two critical elements to be safe and successful: 1) obtaining comprehensive training for
Changes to CNG cylinder inspection intervals required by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 304, “Compressed natural gas fuel
When it comes to CNG vehicle training and safety, do your technicians participate in individual courses, or do they go through a fully developed program
Leo Thomason Executive Director & Instructor Safety Notice – Mainstay CNG Fuel System Modules If you own, operate or service CNG vehicles equipped with Mainstay
We often get questions regarding the differences between natural gas-powered vehicles (NGVs) and their diesel counterparts. Sometimes those differences are initially concerning to technicians or
Transit agencies have four key areas they can focus on if they want to maximize the use of their CNG fleets. They include adhering to
We’re asked almost daily about the required interval for heavy-duty CNG fuel system inspections. Our answer is “it depends,” and then we explain. These inspections
Has your team ever confused the CNG Detailed Visual Inspection with the FMCSA Annual Inspection? On paper, it might sound like a reasonable mistake, but
Safety Practices for Defueling or De-Energizing Alternative Fuel Vehicles
