AFVi Expands CNG Fuel System Inspector Training With U.S. and Canadian Course Options

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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

A VoltaGrid tractor trailer.

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 […]

Press Release: AFVi Strengthens CNG Safety by Certifying 441 New Fuel System Inspectors

An AFVi instructor teaches vehicle technicians about CNG safety and fuel system inspections.

AFVi is proud to spotlight its continued leadership in promoting compressed natural gas (CNG) safety through workforce development and certification. With the successful launch of the Cummins CNG Master Tech Qualification Program and the certification of 441 new CNG fuel system inspectors in 2024, AFVi is setting new standards for safety and operational excellence in […]

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 […]

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 […]

How To Decommission a Natural Gas Vehicle

A technician leans over to inspect the cylinder on 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?

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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?

A CNG technician sits before a computer screen with the training options for live-virtual or e-learning.

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 […]

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