The vehicles of tomorrow are not as far away as many people think. As a matter of fact, National Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Day Odyssey—the nation’s largest alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicle awareness event—recently gave consumers the opportunity to learn about vehicles that are much more advanced than the…
Join dozens of Odyssey event site hosts across the country, who are committed to achieving energy independence by promoting the use of cleaner transportation options. How? By hosting an Odyssey 2017 event this Earth Day, that’s how! What is Odyssey? National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day Odyssey—we shorten it to Odyssey—is…
This year, On Scene will focus on case studies of incidents involving Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs). AFVs are just as safe as conventional vehicles, but they are different. Consequently, incidents involving alternative fuel vehicles require specialized procedures from first responders. This month’s case study is based on an incident involving…
The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) is delighted to welcome Copper Mountain College (CMC) as our newest national training center member. Located in Joshua Tree, CA, the college offers an associate in science degree in automotive technology. To supplement the associate degree, CMC students can earn several certificates of…
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…
BYD Expands California Facilities BYD is expanding its Lancaster, CA, facility in anticipation of increased demand for its electric trucks. The plant, a repurposed coach and bus factory, has been expanded by 40,000 square feet with another 200,000 square feet planned by year’s end. Already a major force in electric…
Toyota Hybrid Sales Pass 10 Million Worldwide Spurred by the popularity of the Prius, its best-known model, Toyota hybrid sales recently passed the 10 million mark worldwide. The company offers 33 hybrid models in 90 countries, with Japan and North America being the strongest markets. The Prius accounts for 3.9…
UK and Dutch Shell Stations Will Add EV Charging Later this year, selected Shell stations in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands will add electric vehicle charging capabilities to their stations. With gasoline prices remaining high in Europe and residents becoming increasingly interested in clean vehicle alternatives, this infrastructure encourages…
In January, Mark Schmidt, the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) national trainer, conducted the organization’s Electric Drive Vehicle Automotive Technician Training course in Kenner, LA. The training, attended by 20 technicians at the City of Kenner’s facilities, was hosted by the Southeast Louisiana Clean Fuel Partnership and funded by…
The National Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Day Odyssey 2017 event welcomed another national sponsor when the Propane Education & Research Council signed on as a silver-level contributor. National AFV Day Odyssey is a nationwide, biennial celebration created by the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) to promote the use of,…
