Technical Articles

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

The use of hydrogen as a transportation energy source in the U.S. could help to address growing concerns of energy security, global climate change, and air quality.  Hydrogen is one of the cleanest fuels available for transportation. Hydrogen does not produce carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), or hydrocarbon (HC)…

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Diagnostic Scan Tools and Electric Vehicles

Diagnostic Scan Tools and Electric Vehicles

Each month Driving Alt Fuels features a technical article to give in-depth information for automotive technicians and students. These articles are drawn from National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) courses and workshops, industry organizations, and guest writers. This month’s article comes from the NAFTC Electric Drive Career and Technical Education…

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Let’s Clear the Air—Electric Drive Transportation Association

Let’s Clear the Air—Electric Drive Transportation Association

Let’s Clear the Air—Electric Drive Transportation Association During 2017, the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) will highlight resources from alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicle industry organizations in the Let’s Clear the Air column. These resources provide fuel-specific information that may be useful to automotive technicians, automotive students, and…

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Let’s Clear the Air—Natural Gas Vehicles for America

Let’s Clear the Air—Natural Gas Vehicles for America

In the coming months, the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) will highlight resources from alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicle industry organizations in the Let’s Clear the Air column. These resources provide fuel-specific information that may be useful to automotive technicians, automotive students, and others who are interested in…

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Let’s Clear the Air—California Fuel Cell Partnership

Let’s Clear the Air—California Fuel Cell Partnership

In the coming months, the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) will highlight resources from alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicle industry organizations in the Let’s Clear the Air column. These resources provide fuel-specific information that may be useful to automotive technicians, automotive students, and others who are interested in…

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