The Saddleback College Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technician Certification program is the leader in the area for delivering training that consists of the following:
- Plug-in Electric Vehicle Technology
- Hybrid Technology
- Fuel Cell Technology and Hydrogen Technology
- Compressed Natural Gas
- Liquid Natural Gas
- Liquid Petroleum Gas
- Diesel Light Vehicles
- Diesel Heavy Duty Vehicles
Alternative fuels and vehicles are here to stay and we prepare technicians to work on them. With the emphasis on reducing emissions and reducing our dependence on foreign oil supplies, we must develop new methods of powering our vehicles. Light/medium duty gaseous fueled vehicles are available from the manufacturers and the aftermarket industry now.
Gaseous Fuels are not new, but the fuel metering systems have become very sophisticated in order to meet California’s emission requirements. Fuel metering systems include Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Hydrogen, Methanol and other. Alternative fuel vehicles are available at local dealer showrooms and require that technicians be well versed in the complex computerized systems on today’s automobiles. Technicians must understand the relationship between the networked gaseous fuels computer, and the computerized engine management system on the vehicle.
The economic outlook for technicians in this area is excellent. All major fleets and vehicle manufacturers are looking for technicians with knowledge in the legal and safe operation and maintenance. Technicians will diagnose and repair alternative fueled vehicles, using the latest in computer skills and electronic testing equipment.
Reference Materials/Info
- Fast charging could speed EV acceptance
- Contest Revs up new technologies
- Why Fuel-Cell Vehicles May Replace Battery Vehicles
- Toyota’s 2015 Production FCV reveled
- Nissan To Release Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle By 2015
- Hydrogen Pressure Sensor Certified for Use on Fuel-Cell Vehicles
Videos
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Alternative Fuel Technology Resources
California Hydrogen Business Council
California Hydrogen Highway
Electric Auto Association
Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association
- Homepage
- Resources
Fuel Cell Markets
Fuel Cell Today
National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium
National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)
Propane Education & Research Council
University of California Irvine (UCI) Combustion Laboratory
U.S. Dept. of Energy - Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center
University of California Irvine (UCI) Advanced Power & Energy Program
University of California Irvine (UCI) National Fuel Cell Research Center
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Stationary Fuel Cells
The California Energy Commission
Vehicle Technologies Program
- Homepage
- Information Resources
- About the Program