An electric vehicle (EV) Train the Trainer program will enable the city’s Central Fleet Management team to train vocational students and city fleet managers in electric vehicle maintenance.
April 8, 2022
Dropping diesel powertrains for battery-electric means there will be fewer parts to worry about, but procedures will change and new maintenance intervals will be needed.
September 27, 2021
The City of Vancouver, B.C., Canada worked with a local technical institution to develop an electric vehicle maintenance program, with city technicians serving as the first students.
January 10, 2020
The Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association (MEMA) hosted a one-day event of practical guidance on adopting electric vehicles.
October 8, 2019
The Ohio Chapter of the Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association (MEMA) and the City of Columbus hosted a two-day training program for technicians.
October 12, 2018
On Feb. 24, the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) will launch the newly developed Propane Autogas Vehicle Technician Training.
February 23, 2016
Technicians inspecting compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems should be trained on general and detailed visual inspections.
October 12, 2015
The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) has released its fall alternative fuel vehicle training schedule. These classes are for automotive technicians, fleet managers, municipalities, and others who work with or are interested in alternative fuel vehicles.
July 23, 2015
The Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist (L3) certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is geared toward technicians who perform diagnosis and repairs on gasoline-electric hybrids.
December 1, 2014
Refuse fleets are one of the fastest growing markets for compressed natural gas, primarily because of the significant fuel cost savings that can be realized. The Natural Gas Vehicle Institute offers these key factors refuse fleets need to examine when considering upgrading to CNG.
May 27, 2014
The City currently operates a total of 35 CNG vehicles and eight departments use them, including the City’s public works department and its fire department.
May 29, 2013
LAS VEGAS, NV - NGVi is the first and only ASE-certified CASE provider that specializes in training for the natural gas vehicle industry.
December 6, 2012