Training Roundup In the past few weeks, the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) hosted a propane autogas training and branched out to promote alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) safety training to new audiences. The NAFTC hosted a Propane Autogas Vehicle Technician Training on October 18-20 at Lawson State Community College,…
Month: November 2016
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Safety Training Products
Since 2005, the NAFTC has actively supported the first responder community with educational opportunities on properly and safely responding to automobile incidents involving alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs). Vehicle types covered in these materials include electric drive, propane autogas, natural gas, biofuel and hydrogen powered vehicles. Little did we know that…
Site Recruitment Continues
Odyssey Updates – Site Recruitment Continues The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) continued to recruit Odyssey event site hosts this month. Several organizations have already agreed to host Odyssey events in 2017. If your business or organization is interested in hosting an Odyssey 2017 event, complete the online hosting…
Electricity as a Vehicle Fuel
Electricity as a Vehicle Fuel This article is the sixth in a series examining alternative fuel production and source materials. Previously we looked at biodiesel, natural gas, propane, ethanol, and hydrogen. This month’s article is the last in this series, and covers electricity as a vehicle fuel . Electric drive…
November 2016 – Industry Headlines
November 2016 – Around the World
Daimler, BMW, Volkswagen Group, & Ford Plan to Bring Superfast Charging to Europe BMW, Daimler, Ford, and Volkswagen Group (including Audi and Porsche) have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop an electric fast-charging network in Europe. India’s Mahindra Reva Launched Four-Door e2o Line of Vehicles Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles…
Member Spotlight on Lawson State Community College
Last month, the Lawson State Community College Automotive Division hosted a National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) Propane Autogas Vehicle Technician Training in partnership with Alabama Clean Fuels. The college was selected to host the event based on the school’s commitment to alternative fuel vehicle education, and the use of…
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Safety Training Products
Since 2005, the NAFTC has actively supported the first responder community with educational opportunities on properly and safely responding to automobile incidents involving alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs). Vehicle types covered in these materials include electric drive, propane autogas, natural gas, biofuel and hydrogen powered vehicles. Little did we know that…
Site Recruitment Continues
Odyssey Updates – Site Recruitment Continues The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) continued to recruit Odyssey event site hosts this month. Several organizations have already agreed to host Odyssey events in 2017. If your business or organization is interested in hosting an Odyssey 2017 event, complete the online hosting…
Electricity as a Vehicle Fuel
Electricity as a Vehicle Fuel This article is the sixth in a series examining alternative fuel production and source materials. Previously we looked at biodiesel, natural gas, propane, ethanol, and hydrogen. This month’s article is the last in this series, and covers electricity as a vehicle fuel . Electric drive…
November 2016 – Industry Headlines
November 2016 – Around the World
Daimler, BMW, Volkswagen Group, & Ford Plan to Bring Superfast Charging to Europe BMW, Daimler, Ford, and Volkswagen Group (including Audi and Porsche) have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop an electric fast-charging network in Europe. India’s Mahindra Reva Launched Four-Door e2o Line of Vehicles Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles…
Member Spotlight on Lawson State Community College
Last month, the Lawson State Community College Automotive Division hosted a National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) Propane Autogas Vehicle Technician Training in partnership with Alabama Clean Fuels. The college was selected to host the event based on the school’s commitment to alternative fuel vehicle education, and the use of…