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
These are the most common performance complaints for heavy-duty natural gas vehicles: Low power Difficulty starting Rough idling Engine hesitation when accelerating Occasional stalling The
By Emily Rios, Learning and Content Developer, NGVi After a Detailed Visual Inspection, a CNG Fuel System Inspector is responsible to determine the final disposition
Transit agencies are one of the most active adopters of natural gas vehicles, due to the favorable economics and unparalleled environmental benefits of natural gas.
