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Category: CNG Fuel System Inspections

What a CNG Vehicle Fire Teaches Us About Safety and Communication

A firefighter speaking with a CNG truck driver beside a compressed natural gas vehicle at night while a vehicle fire burns in the background, representing emergency response communication and CNG safety training.

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.

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

A technician meticulously inspecting a CNG fuel system, depicted in a graphic novel-style illustration.

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.

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

A model CNG truck, a stack of American dollar bills, a gold coin, and a manila folder with a dollar sign are grouped on a desk in front of a sustainability leaf symbol and the silhouette of a government building.

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.

Natural Gas Is Creating the Need for Hydrogen Training

A highway winds through a forest.

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!

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 […]

AFVi Welcomes Timothy Heal, Veteran Fleet Leader and Natural Gas Trainer

Headshot Tim Heal, AFVi's newest natural gas trainer.

AFVi is proud to welcome Timothy Heal as the newest natural gas trainer on our team! He brings a wealth of hands-on experience and leadership thanks to his time at UPS, Mack, and Volvo, and we are thrilled to have him join our mission to deliver high-quality technician training on alternative fuels. His career began […]