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ISBN Number: 1-933954-10-8
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U.S. dependence on foreign energy supplies, coupled with air pollution from vehicles, have created a demand for information about alternative fuels. The NAFTC’s premier 2.5-day course – designed for the general public, automotive technicians, and students – will introduce you to eight alternative fuels and advanced technologies.
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Overview of Biodiesel |
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Any diesel engine on the road today can use biodiesel fuel. This two-day course will describe engine systems, biodiesel blends, and biodiesel production. When taught at selected locations, this course also includes a demonstration of fuel-making equipment. Click here for more information & pricing for this course. ISBN Number: 1-933954-11-6 |
Natural Gas Vehicles: CNG Cylinder Inspection |
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CNG vehicle cylinders should be inspected every three years or 36,000 miles. This two-day hands-on course will prepare you to take the certification examination as a CNG cylinder inspector. Click here for more information & pricing for this course. ISBN Number: 1-933954-12-4 |
Light-Duty Natural Gas Vehicles |
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Several auto manufacturers make natural gas-powered vehicles available to the consumer today. The need for qualified technicians to service and maintain these vehicles is growing rapidly. This five-day hands-on course is designed for the professional technician or automotive student, and will teach you safety, service procedures, vehicle systems, and the nature of gaseous fuels. Click here for more information & pricing for this course. ISBN Number: 1-933954-13-2 |
Heavy-Duty Gaseous Fuel Applications |
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Adoption of gaseous fuels (CNG, LNG, and propane) in heavy-duty vehicles is a popular emissions-reduction strategy. This five-day hands-on course for the technician/student will give you experience working with gaseous fuels, components, and systems. Click here for more information & pricing for this course. ISBN Number: 1-933954-14-0 |
Liquefied Natural Gas Vehicles |
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Many large vehicle fleets use LNG as the most efficient way to carry an alternative fuel on-board the vehicle. This five-day hands-on course for the experienced technician or student focuses on LNG sources, distribution, application, and systems. Click here for more information & pricing for this course. ISBN Number: 1-933954-15-9 |
Transient Emissions Testing |
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Tuning engines to use alternative fuel requires specialized equipment and knowledge. This two-day hands-on course will teach the experienced technician or automotive technology student how to operate a chassis dynamometer and gas analyzers to check vehicle emissions during all phases of the drive cycle. This course would also be useful for those interested in vehicle performance tuning. Click here for more information & pricing for this course. ISBN Number: 1-933954-16-7 |
Propane Vehicle Training |
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Propane-powered vehicles present special challenges to the automotive technician. This five-day hands-on course includes an overview of propane (LP gas) technology, components, and systems. Click here for more information & pricing for this course. ISBN Number: 1-933954-17-5 |
Forklift and Material Handling AFV Applications |
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A large number of indoor forklifts and other material handling equipment fueled by natural gas and propane are in use today. As an experienced technician or technology student, you will learn safety and service procedures, tuning, and the principles of gaseous fuels in this two-day hands-on course. Click here for more information & pricing for this course. ISBN Number: 1-933954-18-3 |
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engines and Related Technologies |
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Hydrogen is an alternative fuel that can help ensure our nation's energy security and environmental viability. This one-day course is an introduction to hydrogen fuel, its applications in fuel-cell-powered vehicles and internal combustion engines, and the technology involved in using hydrogen as a clean energy source. Click here for more information & pricing for this course. ISBN Number: 1-933954-19-1 |
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Technician’s Guide |
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With the growing interest in vehicles powered by electricity, this three-day course for experienced automotive technicians and students provides an excellent overview of the history, technology, and application of battery-powered electric and early hybrid electric vehicles. Click here for more information & pricing for this course. ISBN Number: 1-933954-20-5 |
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Fleet Manager’s Guide |
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Fleet managers involved with battery-powered and early hybrid electric vehicles need basic information. This course is a subset of the Technician’s Guide (above) that focuses on the material that is appropriate and of interest to fleet managers and administrators. More Information Coming Soon! ISBN Number: 1-933954-21-3 |
A Guide for First Responders: Safety and Emergency Response Procedures for Advanced Technology Vehicles |
A growing number of vehicles on the road today using alternative fuels such as hybrid electric, natural gas, ethanol, and biodiesel. Personnel who respond to accidents, fire, and other incidents must have specialized knowledge about how to extricate victims, fight fires, remove damaged vehicles with minimal danger to themselves and bystanders. This two-day hands-on course will teach you the basic technology and components of each type of fuel and vehicle, how to identify and approach a vehicle that has been involved in an accident or fire, and how to safely dispose of vehicles and components that have been damaged.
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Hybrid Vehicle Technologies |
The most popular type of advanced technology vehicle available today is the hybrid electric vehicle. Several manufacturers already sell such vehicles to the public, and many more will be forthcoming in the near future. This course is targeted toward the vehicle buyer, automotive technician, and technology student. It will provide detailed information on components, safety, and operational considerations.
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