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What a CNG Vehicle Fire Teaches Us About Safety and Communication

May 26, 2026 No Comments

Incidents involving alternative fuel vehicles are rare—but when they occur, they tend to make headlines. In 2024, a CNG vehicle fire injured several responding firefighters. Initial concerns focused on the fuel system, but later findings indicated it had functioned as designed. Still, there are ways CNG safety training, communication, and situational awareness can help prevent similar outcomes.

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Should You Handle CNG Fuel System Inspections In-House or Outsource Them?

May 18, 2026 No Comments

Running a CNG fleet comes with no shortage of operational demands, and training in-house fuel system inspectors can feel like an added burden. In some cases, the issue may not be financial. Workforce shortages can make it difficult for some fleets to find qualified technicians with experience in alternative fuels, let alone meet all industry codes and standards.

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Government Grants for Natural Gas Vehicles: Why Training Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

December 9, 2025 No Comments

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.

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Natural Gas Is Creating the Need for Hydrogen Training

November 10, 2025 No Comments

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!

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