Press Release: AFVi Updates CNG Fuel System Inspector Exam To Reflect Latest Industry Standards
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) is proud to announce that it has updated its CNG Fuel System Inspector Certification Exam to align with the latest changes in industry codes and standards. These updates underscore AFVi’s commitment to offer the most current and relevant training to CNG technicians so that they meet the highest standards of […]
Press Release: AFVi Launches Industry-First Spanish Training and Certification for CNG Technicians and Fuel System Inspectors
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
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: AFVi’s CEO To Address Training at The Transport Project Virtual Pipeline Safety Summit
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) is pleased to share that its CEO, Annalloyd Thomason, is a featured speaker at The Transport Project Virtual Pipeline Safety Summit currently taking place in Nashville, TN. Known for addressing critical issues in gaseous fuels, the one-day summit will focus on enhanced safety practices in virtual pipeline operations. Unlike traditional, […]
Press Release: NGVi Launches AFVi To Meet Growing Demand for Alternative Fuel Training
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?
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
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 […]
RNG Positions Natural Gas as the Better Green Alternative
If you don’t currently use renewable natural gas (RNG) to fuel your CNG fleet, chances are you will in the near future. This isn’t simply because RNG is transported through the same pipelines as traditional natural gas, but because of its growing popularity as a green alternative that’s available today. What makes RNG so successful, […]