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Whether your own technicians inspect your CNG fuel systems or a vendor does it for you, someone has to be qualified to d...
10/14/2026

Whether your own technicians inspect your CNG fuel systems or a vendor does it for you, someone has to be qualified to do the work, and eventually someone will ask you to prove it.

A training certificate shows a technician attended a course. A certification shows they were assessed.

If you want the second, you have to choose a certifying body.

Full story linked in the comments.

Most fleets view NFPA 52 as a vehicle code. It comes up when a fuel system is being specified, or an upfitter cites it i...
09/29/2026

Most fleets view NFPA 52 as a vehicle code. It comes up when a fuel system is being specified, or an upfitter cites it in a quote, and it gets filed away with the other things that govern what’s bolted to the chassis.

That’s part of what it does, but the code also reaches your fueling equipment and the work done in your shop.

Follow the link in the comments to learn more!

If you work in a Cummins authorized dealership, you’ve probably completed a lot of training over the course of your care...
09/22/2026

If you work in a Cummins authorized dealership, you’ve probably completed a lot of training over the course of your career. You may even be a Cummins-certified Master Tech.

However, there’s an important distinction when it comes to the Cummins X15N engine:

Being a Cummins Master Tech does not mean you are automatically a Cummins *CNG* Master Tech.

Learn why through the link in the comments.

As more fuel-cell battery-electric buses, trucks, and service vehicles enter commercial operations, fleet technicians ma...
09/10/2026

As more fuel-cell battery-electric buses, trucks, and service vehicles enter commercial operations, fleet technicians may find themselves working around high-voltage systems — even if they never perform electrical repairs.

That's why AFVi developed EV 101: Electric Vehicle High-Voltage Safety Awareness.

Our course helps these employees recognize high-voltage hazards around medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, understand safe work boundaries, and know when they need to ask for assistance.

If you want a practical foundation for a safer EV workforce, this is the course to take.

Follow the link in the comments to learn more.

Transit agencies, municipalities, utilities, delivery companies, school districts, and private businesses continue to ad...
09/08/2026

Transit agencies, municipalities, utilities, delivery companies, school districts, and private businesses continue to add hydrogen fuel-cell and battery-electric vehicles to their operations every year, which means that more employees must understand how to work safely around them — even technicians who don’t perform high-voltage work.

EVs introduce an entirely different category of risk from vehicles running on gasoline or diesel. To establish who may and may not perform certain tasks and meet OSHA workplace obligations, modern EV safety programs use clearly defined levels that start with an electrically aware person.

(Full article available in the comments.)

Alternative fuel vehicles depend on infrastructure, equipment, and expertise.OPW Global continues to advance that infras...
09/01/2026

Alternative fuel vehicles depend on infrastructure, equipment, and expertise.

OPW Global continues to advance that infrastructure through OPW Clean Energy Solutions, which recently showcased technologies for hydrogen fueling, transfer, storage, and other cryogenic applications at the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition.

As more fleets adopt hydrogen, they'll need the right systems to support that growth. Learn how OPW can help, and why we're proud to have them as a partner.

GILLIG is helping electric transit move forward in some of the country’s most demanding operating environments.The Dulut...
08/20/2026

GILLIG is helping electric transit move forward in some of the country’s most demanding operating environments.

The Duluth Transit Authority recently placed two new 40-foot GILLIG Battery Electric Buses into service. Designed to operate for 16 or more hours before charging, they offer quieter, smoother rides and strong performance across Duluth’s steep routes and winter climate.

Building on DTA’s electric-bus experience since 2018, this deployment demonstrates how zero-emission technology continues to evolve to meet the everyday demands of public transportation.

Check out the full story — and learn why we’re proud to consider GILLIG one of our partners — in the comments!

07/16/2026

What's the difference between a qualified and a certified CNG fuel system inspector?

A qualified inspector has been deemed capable based on internal training, work experience, and employer judgment.

A certified inspector has demonstrated their competency through an independent assessment.

In other words...

Training asks, “Has the technician been exposed to the material?”

Certification asks, “Can the technician apply that material correctly in real-world situations?”

Oasis Engineering continues to invest in the future of hydrogen and CNG technologies with enhanced in-house rapid protot...
07/08/2026

Oasis Engineering continues to invest in the future of hydrogen and CNG technologies with enhanced in-house rapid prototyping. By turning concepts into physical models faster, Oasis can evaluate designs, refine performance, and accelerate the development of high-pressure components — like the Oasis H35 hydrogen fueling nozzle anticipated later this year!

We're proud of their commitment to supporting the safe, reliable movement of alternative fuels, from storage and transport to dispensing and vehicle fueling.

A compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinder that has reached the end of its service life or sustains Level 3 damage and has ...
07/07/2026

A compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinder that has reached the end of its service life or sustains Level 3 damage and has been removed from a vehicle can still pose a significant hazard if it has not been properly defueled and decommissioned.

It’s an unfortunate misconception that a cylinder is safe simply because it is no longer in use, but the reality is that technicians, fleet personnel, recyclers, or scrap processors could be harmed by a discarded cylinder that still has residual natural gas and pressure.

Learn more in our latest blog (link in the comments).

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