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NGVi Partner Spotlight: Valvoline Salutes Unsung Heroes of COVID-19

Posted on May 20, 2020May 21, 2020

When NGVi chooses companies to participate in our Partners Program, we take the responsibility seriously. We know that NGV fleets all over the country look to our partners for the highest-quality ... Continue Reading →

Training and Manufacturer Familiarization: Why You Need Both

Posted on March 17, 2020March 24, 2020

By Emily Rios, Learning and Content Developer, NGVi Customers often ask, “Why do we need NGVi technician training when we can get training from the manufacturer?” The short answer is, “You need bot... Continue Reading →

Customized E-Learning: The Perfect Solution

Posted on February 13, 2020February 14, 2020

Training Challenge Waste Management takes pride in operating the largest NGV fleet in North America. It employs a large team that requires training – 9,000 drivers and 1,600 technicians to be exact... Continue Reading →

Levels 2 and 3 Damaged Cylinders: Next Steps

Posted on February 5, 2020March 24, 2020

By Emily Rios, Learning and Content Developer, NGVi After a Detailed Visual Inspection, a CNG Fuel System Inspector is responsible to determine the final disposition of the inspection, and if neces... Continue Reading →

Four Essential Best Practices for CNG Transit Fleets

Posted on January 27, 2020January 27, 2020

Transit agencies are one of the most active adopters of natural gas vehicles, due to the favorable economics and unparalleled environmental benefits of natural gas. There are nearly 20,000 natural ... Continue Reading →

Pressure Relief Device (PRD) Leak

Posted on February 26, 2019February 26, 2019

November 2018 – Colchester, VT: A frozen PRD failed after the vehicle was brought into a maintenance facility where the PRD thawed, resulting in a leak and subsequent fire when the leaking ... Continue Reading →

CNG Cylinder Rupture and Fire

Posted on February 26, 2019February 26, 2019

December 2018 – Bakersfield, CA: During fueling of a CNG truck, one or more cylinders ruptured, destroying both the truck and the CNG station. The truck driver was also seriously injured. T... Continue Reading →

Defective CNG Cylinder Valve

Posted on February 25, 2019February 26, 2019

November 2018 – Mankato, MN: A manual cylinder valve manufactured by Luxfer failed while being opened, resulting in a gas leak, building evacuation, and finally an explosion when the leaking gas f... Continue Reading →

Reduce Fleet Downtime: Understanding CNG Ignition Systems

Posted on December 1, 2017August 1, 2018

By Kasia McBride, Marketing Manager, NGVi Natural gas engines differ significantly from their diesel counterparts, and technicians who maintain them must have a full understanding of their operatio... Continue Reading →

New Technology From Parker Tube Fittings Takes ORFS Fittings to the Xtreme

Posted on December 1, 2017August 1, 2018

By Ted Amling, Sr. Project Engineer, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Tube Fittings Division Effectively sealing fluids and gases at extreme temperatures is always a challenge, due either to the temper... Continue Reading →