HEVTE spent several days ICOM North America headquarters in New Hudson, MI being fitted with a tri-fuel turn key propane system and an upgraded bug box to diagnose problems within both the autogas and electric drive systems.
“NAFTC’s cutaway Prius is a great example of our ability to work together for advanced alternative fuels systems training,” ICOM Technical Manager Albie Venezio commented. “The system starts on gas, converts to autogas and then goes into a hybrid mode when necessary, and from there on out it’s always going to autogas and battery.”
HEVTE has been used in several autogas training sessions since the conversion allowing students to get a closer look at a propane fueling system in action and to diagnose and repair issues within that system.
NAFTC Interim Director Micheal Smyth commented, “The students that have seen the new autogas system in the cutaway Prius have certainly benefited. Participants in our trainings always comment that some of the most helpful parts of the class involve seeing fuel systems and getting hands-on experience. With the improvements made to HEVTE we are able to show much more of the fueling system within a working vehicle.”
“We are always interested in any project that helps to better evolve the industry. Propane autogas training is extremely important in today’s evolving automotive world. We are focused on training new and upcoming automotive techs to be prepared for the alt-fuel world.”- Albie Venezio
Contact the NAFTC at 304-293-7882 or naftc@mail.wvu.edu to learn more about the Propane Autogas Vehicle Technician Training.
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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.
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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.