One thing is clear from this WSJ article on EV fires. More training is needed for emergency responders. Proud to have our photo featured in story, showing WVU Fire Service Extension instructing students about EV safety on our cutaway Prius.
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Calling all females! NAFTC member Rio Hondo College just launched it’s new program to education women and girls to become EV automotive technicians—WING-EV. Learn more about this unique program funded by the National Science Foundation: https://t.co/MkA8sXVG2m
Check out EVA’s cross-country electric vehicle relay with 10 stops planned nationwide starting today! The event highlights the momentum in clean tech leading to increased manufacturing in the U.S. Learn more at https://t.co/XGa8mm4cZ6.
NAFTC member Allegheny Community College is partnering with the Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities to offer a free, in-person training, Introduction to Natural Gas Vehicles, Monday, Dec 5, 10 to noon, at CCAC’s West Hills campus. Register here: https://t.co/5YQi9Ww1a3
NAFTC member Allegheny Community College is partnering with the Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities to offer a free, in-person training, Introduction to Natural Gas Vehicles, Monday, Dec 5, 10 to noon, at CCAC’s West Hills campus.
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EV bus maker @GreenPowerBus showed off its BEAST (battery electric automotive school transportation) at the West Virginia Governor's Energy Summit this week. The EV pilot is making the rounds at West Virginia school systems for 6-week trials. https://t.co/aakVhM2fZT
Pittsburgh Clean Cities celebrated 20 years of National AFV Day Odyssey on Oct. 7, with Odyssey visionaries, Meg Baughman and Trina Wafle of NAFTC, at Allegheny Community College, a long-time NAFTC member. Congrats to Rick Price and Bob Koch! Learn more https://t.co/vt4fa502Je
US DOE Sec. Granholm announced $7B for 6-10 US hydrogen hubs. One hub must be commercial-scale hydrogen for transportation & create long-term, just jobs within 8-12 years. The program requires $7B non-fed. investments to make the hydrogen economy reality. https://t.co/wDWxO97MvH
There is an EV car show happening today at the State Capitol. What is the significance of EV dealers being in Charleston today? Trina Karolchik Wafle, Interim Director of the Alternative Fuels Training Consortium at WVU, joins @HoppyKercheval. WATCH: https://t.co/yCFQ3nDJuy
NAFTC member & AFV advocate John Frala has been named to the Advisory Committee of the Ca. Energy Commission Clean Transportation Program! The Commission invests $100M annually to spur adoption of clean, efficient, low-carbon transportation technologies. https://t.co/Q5OX5S3Vhb
CA meets WV as electric school buses make inroads into rural America. Canadian-based electric bus maker GreenPower dedicated a new, 50 bus/day plant in S. Charleston, WV yesterday; some will be hauling WV school kids. https://t.co/CSmVFnhho8
Great tweet from @VACleanCities. Transportation professionals in disadvantaged communities in all states can make a difference by providing input on clean transportation to the @USDOT’s Thriving Communities Initiative. https://t.co/ZUYV3aa6a4
The @USDOT is seeking input for the Thriving Communities Initiative. Aug. 26 is the deadline for comments on #infrastructure projects in disadvantaged communities. More at:
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Learn about first responder safety & EVs with WVU Fire Safety Extension Instructor & NAFTC Collaborator, Tom Miller, during a National Volunteer Fire Council FREE, live, online discussion this Thurs, Aug 11 at 11:00 am EDT. Details at https://t.co/gsupYUTvFh Stay safe out there!
Battery technologies on the horizon promise to improve EV driving range, increase safety, and minimize toxic materials, continuing to drive EV adoption and the need for techs trained to maintain them. https://t.co/hCKgxLl9c4
NAFTC Interim Director Trina Wafle will be Charging WV’s Energy Future as a panelist during the Sept. 12th event at WV’s Capitol Complex to inform WV leaders about the power of EVs to charge the state’s economy. Learn more: https://t.co/o6gpxihndR