January 2017 – Industry Headlines

Tuesday, January 31st, 2017 Industry News

Chevy Bolt and Chrysler Pacifica Win North American Car of the Year Awards

Chevrolet’s Bolt EV and the new Chrysler Pacifica minivan—including its plug-in hybrid version—joined the Honda Ridgeline as winners of the North American Car, Utility Vehicle, and Truck of the Year, respectively.

Ford Announces Plans for a Mustang Hybrid Vehicle

Ford announced plans to make a hybrid version of the Mustang that will be powered by electric motors as well as a gasoline engine. The vehicle is planned for the 2020-model year.

General Motors Announces Expanded Alternative Fuel Fleet Options

General Motors announced recently that its new lineup of heavy-duty diesel pickups will soon have natural gas, petroleum autogas, electric drive, and B20 capability. B20 fuel is a blend of 20-percent biodiesel and 80-percent conventional diesel, which helps lower carbon dioxide emissions and lessens dependence on petroleum. The announcement was made this month at the National Biodiesel Conference in San Diego.

Covid-19 VIRUS NOTICE

The NAFTC’s training schedule is currently on hold due to the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). Please follow the Centers for Disease Control guidelines for social distancing, hand washing, and other measures. Stay healthy! We will post an updated training schedule once things return to normal.

For virtual training, click on Courses and Workshops to see our recent online trainings for Towing and Roadside Assistance and Salvage and Automotive Recycling. Learn how to safely handle alternative fuel vehicles!

Heavy Sponsorship Perks

Annual sponsorship through the West Virginia University Foundation during the 39-month program offers these benefits:

Membership on the advisory committee to help direct a training program that meets your needs
Networking opportunities through advisory committee meetings
FIFTEEN seats at the train-the-trainer roll out based on your sponsorship level
An opportunity to be eligible to train your own technicians or clients when you pay for NAFTC corporate membership
Ability to spread your sponsorship pledge payments over three budget periods corresponding to the first quarter of each project budget period:

December 2020 | March 2022 | March 2023

If desired, a gift receipt each year, less value of the benefit received that year, will be sent to you
To recognize your support, the NAFTC EV curricula will include an acknowledgments section in the training curricula with your logo prominently displayed.

Light Sponsorship Perks

Annual sponsorship through the West Virginia University Foundation during the 39-month program offers these benefits:

Membership on the advisory committee to help direct a training program that meets your needs
Networking opportunities through advisory committee meetings
FIVE seats at the train-the-trainer roll out based on your sponsorship level
An opportunity to be eligible to train your own technicians or clients when you pay for NAFTC corporate membership
Ability to spread your sponsorship pledge payments over three budget periods corresponding to the first quarter of each project budget period:

December 2020 | March 2022 | March 2023

If desired, a gift receipt each year, less value of the benefit received that year, will be sent to you
To recognize your support, the NAFTC EV curricula will include an acknowledgments section in the training curricula with your logo prominently displayed.

Medium Sponsorship Perks

Annual sponsorship through the West Virginia University Foundation during the 39-month program offers these benefits:

Membership on the advisory committee to help direct a training program that meets your needs
Networking opportunities through advisory committee meetings
NINE seats at the train-the-trainer roll out based on your sponsorship level
An opportunity to be eligible to train your own technicians or clients when you pay for NAFTC corporate membership
Ability to spread your sponsorship pledge payments over three budget periods corresponding to the first quarter of each project budget period:

December 2020 | March 2022 | March 2023

If desired, a gift receipt each year, less value of the benefit received that year, will be sent to you
To recognize your support, the NAFTC EV curricula will include an acknowledgments section in the training curricula with your logo prominently displayed.