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AFVi Secures Six-Year Contract With COTA for CNG Technician Training

The logos for AFVi and COTA.

AFVi is proud to announce that it has begun a six-year partnership with the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) to train its CNG technicians on vehicle safety, fuel system inspections, and advanced diagnostics. This contract, which officially began earlier this month, reflects COTA’s commitment to ensuring the highest standards for safety and reliability in its […]

Why AFVi Is the Premier Training Provider in the Alternative Fuels Industry

The AFVi logo and a digital network are projected over the United States, demonstrating the company's reach and influence in the alternative fuels industry.

As demand continues to grow for vehicles that run on alternative fuels, technicians need specialized training to keep up with technology changes and to provide high-quality service. AFVi is the leading choice for those who are looking to expand technician expertise with vehicles powered by natural gas (CNG/RNG/LNG), hydrogen, propane, and electricity. This is due […]

Press Release: AFVi Launches Industry-First Spanish Training and Certification for CNG Technicians and Fuel System Inspectors

AFVi course booklets translated into Spanish.

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 […]

Press Release: AFVi Partners With Cummins To Launch Cummins CNG Master Tech Qualification Program

A laptop displays the Cummins/AFVi CNG Master Tech Program landing page.

AFVi announced earlier today that it is offering specialized training and certification in conjunction with Cummins that is designed specifically for Cummins vehicle technicians. Dubbed the Cummins CNG Master Tech Qualification Program, it helps Cummins service technicians become proficient with required inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems, regardless of the fuel system manufacturer. Cummins […]

Press Release: NGVi Launches AFVi To Meet Growing Demand for Alternative Fuel Training

An NGVi employee stands at their ACT booth while display boards announce AFVi, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute.

Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi), the only ASE-accredited training provider in the entire alternative fuels industry, is proud to announce that it is launching the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi). This news was shared at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, currently being held at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. As an expansion of […]

Are You Confused by the Requirements of NFPA 52 and NGV 6.1?

NFPA 52 is displayed as the shadow of 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 […]

Potential causes of low power in CNG engines

Cummins INSITE software used to diagnose CNG vehicle

The biggest difference drivers report when they swap from diesel-powered vehicles to those that operate on natural gas is that they appear to be running on low power. Many times, the reason this happens with newer Cummins NG engines is simply because these drivers have to get used to a new fuel delivery system. We’ve […]