AFVi and NGVi to Present Webinars on Natural Gas for Transportation

LAS VEGAS, NV - October 18, 2008: From politicians to budget conscious fleet operators, there's a new buzz around natural gas for transportation. Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi) and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) launch a four part webinar series on the fuel, designed to separate fact from fiction and provide a roadmap for fleets interested in natural gas. The webinars, presented by NGVi Executive Director, Leo Thomason, are designed for those who have pondered the cost and air quality benefits, but just need more information to take that next step. The webinars include an introductory tutorial, vehicle conversions, fueling infrastructure, and federal credits and incentives.

"We've seen fleets clamoring for this information since oil reached $148 a barrel this summer," said Thomason. "Even though prices are going down, fleet managers understand the fluctuations and are enticed by the comparative cost savings of natural gas." Thomason brings more than twenty years of experience training fleets about natural gas, to this four part series. The webinars include:

November 5
Best in Show: Why Fleets are Flocking to Natural Gas

November 12
Natural Gas Converts: The Process for Upfitting NG Vehicles

December 2
All Pumped Up: Determining the Best Natural Gas Fueling Option for Your Fleet

December 9
Other People's Money: Taking Advantage of Credits and Incentives

Mark your calendar and sign-up today for the Best in Show: Why Fleets are Flocking to Natural Gas. The free introductory webinar will provide an overview of the fuel, the vehicles, growth potential and the evolving marketplace. For more information, go to http://www.afvi.org/.

About NGVi
Natural Gas Vehicle Institute is North America's leading provider of training and consulting services on subjects related to natural gas as an alternative vehicle fuel. NGVI's services and programs address the full range of natural gas vehicle and fuel issues.

About AFVi
AFVi works to bring people in need of proven transportation technologies together with those who can meet their needs. AFVi is the education provider and information link between the alternative fuels and vehicles industry and fleets. AFVi is fuel and technology neutral.

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