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The Road to Safe Methane Detection: Infrared and Catalytic Sensors

Posted on February 1, 2017August 1, 2018

By Mark Rehak, Divisional Sales Director, US, Draeger, Inc. When hazardous gases and vapors build up and reach dangerous concentrations, our sensory organs are often unable to detect these airborne... Continue Reading →

Diagnosing Low Power in Heavy-Duty Natural Gas Engines

Posted on February 1, 2017July 17, 2019

By Gordon Larsen and Bill Marchetti, NGVi Technical Instructors In NGVi’s work training heavy-duty natural gas vehicle technicians, the number one problem they report is diagnosing low power condit... Continue Reading →

Training Technicians Smarter Through E-Learning

Posted on June 1, 2016August 9, 2018

By Kasia McBride, Marketing Manager, NGVi NGV fleet and dealership safety starts with comprehensive CNG and LNG training, and managers face the challenge of selecting the right training delivery me... Continue Reading →

CNG Fuel System Inspections: Technician Training is Key

Posted on February 1, 2016August 9, 2018

By Kasia McBride, Marketing Manager, NGVi CNG fuel system inspections are complex processes, during which technicians must be able to properly identify and determine the extent or significance of a... Continue Reading →

CNG Fuel System Inspection Requirements Revisited: NGV Industry Working Group Tackling Modifications

Posted on February 1, 2016August 9, 2018

By Annalloyd Thomason, Vice President/General Manager, NGVi Last October, NGVi published an article titled “CNG Fuel System Inspection Challenges for Heavy-Duty Fleets” which turned out to be our ... Continue Reading →

Upgrading Your Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Facility for NGVs Series (Part 5 of 5): Welding and Hot Work

Posted on October 1, 2015August 9, 2018

By Annalloyd Thomason, Vice President/General Manager, NGVi None of the codes governing NGV maintenance facilities require building modifications to perform welding or hot work, but industry best ... Continue Reading →

Basic Safety Practices for CNG Technicians

Posted on October 1, 2015August 9, 2018

By Kasia McBride, Marketing Manager, NGVi Every technician who works on or around CNG vehicles should be familiar with the basic safety concerns for these vehicles. While CNG has three main hazards... Continue Reading →

CNG Fuel System Inspection Challenges for Heavy-Duty Fleets

Posted on October 1, 2015August 9, 2018

By Annalloyd Thomason, Vice President/General Manager, NGVi Recently I was asked by the American Trucking Association’s Technical Advisory Group to meet with them to discuss the challenges they fa... Continue Reading →

Tech Series on High-Pressure CNG Fuel Systems: Part 3- Pressure Relief Devices

Posted on May 28, 2015August 28, 2018

By Kasia McBride, Marketing Manager, NGVi While CNG fuel systems are extremely safe, due to stringent manufacturing requirements, it is essential that NGV technicians fully understand the s... Continue Reading →

Perspectives With Kevin Collins, VP of Business Development, CP Industries

Posted on May 28, 2015August 28, 2018

By Robin Skibicki, Marketing Coordinator, NGVi For over a century, CP Industries has manufactured and produced large, seamless pressure vessels. In the fall of 1897, the company was founded as U.S.... Continue Reading →