MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Micheal Smyth, interim director of the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium at West Virginia University, will be featured on a national broadcast of ”Motorweek” this weekend. Smyth will discuss electric vehicle maintenance with master mechanic and show host Pat Goss in the “Goss’ Garage” segment of the…
Over the last two years, the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) and Automotive Video Innovations (AVI) have developed a partnership to provide overview information about alternative fuel vehicle to new audiences. Using NAFTC materials, AVI will expand their video and online educational offerings to the automotive aftermarket. The first…
What better way to start a new year than with an announcement about four new alternative fuel-related courses? The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium is pleased to do just that. The four courses, developed through a U.S. Department of Energy grant, are: AFV/EV Collision Repair Training AFV/EV Fueling, Repair, Maintenance,…
By Micheal Smyth, Interim Director As 2019 begins, I’d like to wish you and yours a terrific new year. The staff of the NAFTC and I are grateful for your support and hope 2019 brings many fine adventures your way! Speaking of 2019, here’s what the NAFTC is up to…
Making Connections during AAPEX Mobility Garage By Professor John Frala, Rio Hondo College Many of us involved automotive education maintain that students who have credentials related to alternative fuel vehicles will have additional advantages in the job market. As this market continues to expand, these credentials will become essential. If…
It seems like every other week there’s a news story about an electric-drive vehicle catching fire. In June, for example, the Guardian reported that Micheal Morris, a television director, was driving his Tesla Model S in West Hollywood, California, when it caught fire, spontaneously according to a passenger. Are these…
Why Yes, as a Matter of Fact I Do! And, no, it isn’t a bridge in Brooklyn, nor do I need your social security number or mother’s maiden name. I’m talking about a new offer we have for any NAFTC member school that wants to bring alternative fuel vehicle (AFV)…
Summer is traditionally the busiest travel season. But for the NAFTC crew, the road trip never lets up, and later this fall we have a couple destinations where we hope to see you. Read on for all the details. California Dreaming Our first stop on the autumn road trip is…
Recently, the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) ushered in a new era as consortium members traveled to Sanford, FL to learn more about propane autogas vehicles and share their knowledge and experiences with each other. The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) hosted NAFTC Expo I from May 14…
Isn’t it amazing what can happen in 12 months? About a year ago, the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) had just said goodbye to two long-time employees. In May 2017, Assistant Director Judy Moore relocated to a new job in Nicholas County, West Virginia, where she was born and…
