Clean Air and Energy Independence:

AN OVERVIEW OF ALTERNATIVE FUEL AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY VEHICLES

Course Description

Available for groups only, the course covers alternative fuel and electric vehicle technologies in detail, their advantages, disadvantages, and availability versus conventional fuel technologies.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the sources and effects of air pollution caused by transportation vehicles
  • Explain the problem of U.S. dependence on foreign energy supplies
  • List the alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies that are currently available or in development for release in the next few years
  • Explain the advantages, disadvantages, technology, components, infrastructure, and availability of alternative fuels

Modules:

  • The need for alternative fuels
  • Laws, regulations, programs, and incentives
  • Propane vehicles
  • Natural gas vehicles
  • Ethanol, methanol, and synthetic fuels
  • Biodiesel
  • Battery-powered electric vehicles
  • Hybrid electric vehicles
  • Hydrogen-powered vehicles
  • Fuel cells
An Overview of Alt. Fuels & Advanced Tech. Vehicle
TABLE OF CONTENTS

To receive a training estimate and schedule your training, download and complete the WVU FSE Training Request Form and email it to fireservice@mail.wvu.edu.For questions, contact Wendy Batts, WVU FSE Administrative Associate, at (304) 406-7476. If she is unable to answer the call, please leave a message and she will get back to you. Trina Wafle at Fire Service Extension or call her (304) 293-7882

Course materials provided:

  • Participant Manual – ISBN 978-1-933954-10-3
  • Each module contains:
    • Illustrations
    • Explanatory figures and tables
    • Review questions
    • Key terms

Course designed for:

  • Fleet managers
  • Automotive technicians
  • Code officials / Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
  • Construction contractors
  • Government officials / decision makers
  • Clean Cities Coalitions