The rapid increase in fuel prices and concerns for the environment and air quality have led many Americans to seek information about alternatives to gasoline, diesel fuel, and other petroleum-based products. This introductory course is designed to provide basic information for the general public, the automotive technician, the employer, the fleet operator, and the instructor and will allow you to begin to understand the nature and extent of the problems as well as some viable solutions that are currently available or in development.
Taught by certified NAFTC instructors, this course will enable
you to:
- Describe the sources and effects of air pollution caused by transportation vehicles
- Explain the problem of U.S. dependence on foreign energy supplies
- List the alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies that are currently available or in development for release in the next few years
- Explain the advantages, disadvantages, technology, components, infrastructure, and availability of each of the vehicle technologies listed below.
This course provides information on the following fuels and technologies
- Ethanol, Methanol, and Synthetic Fuels
- Natural Gas (Compressed or Liquefied)
- Battery-Powered Electric Vehicles
- Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles
- Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- Propane (LP Gas)
- Fuel Cells
- Biodiesel
Course Materials Provided to the Student
- Student's Guide - including review questions and learning activities
- Program certificate
Course Materials Provided to the Instructor
- Instructor's Guide - including course agenda and planning notes
- Student's Guide - including review questions and learning activities
- Program certificate
- Training aids (PowerPoint presentation, Flash animations, videos, tests, etc.)
How You Will Learn
- Gain valuable knowledge from classroom instruction
- Get "hands on" experience from laboratory activities
- Learn practical skills in actual shop environments
Classes are taught by certified instructors at the NAFTC's Regional Training Centers around the country. Click here to see map. Click here to view the National Alternative Fuels Training Laboratory in Morgantown, West Virginia. Customized classes are brought to your doorstep and are designed to meet your particular needs.
