February 1, 2023. Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi) has successfully met the requirements for accreditation from the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for the 11th year in a row. This is remarkable for two reasons: first, because there are only 50 other organizations that have met these stringent requirements; and, more importantly, because NGVi is the only training provider in the entire alternative fuels industry to receive ASE accreditation.
NGVi has spent the last 30 years dedicated to developing a successful North American market for natural gas as a transportation fuel. While that includes efforts through its extensive Partner Program, its primary offerings are training on natural gas vehicles and fueling stations, as well as CNG fuel system inspector certification. To date, NGVi has trained over 25,000 technicians/technical professionals, and certified over 2,000 CNG fuel system inspectors.
The company was first accredited by ASE in 2012, following a rigorous and detailed evaluation of its entire training operation. This was performed by an Evaluation Team Leader and team from the ASE Training Managers Council (ATMC), whose members held at least 10 years of automotive experience and five years’ experience in training development and delivery.
“We are proud to achieve ASE accreditation again, meeting the organization’s rigorous standards,” says Annalloyd Thomason, NGVi’s Vice President. “We are focused on delivering training experiences of the highest quality possible, and our ASE accreditation helps us meet that goal.”
Leo Thomason, who currently serves as NGVi’s Executive Director, mirrored those sentiments. “Our company is the leading training provider for the natural gas vehicle industry because we are hyperfocused on all the attributes and requirements to be an ASE-accredited training provider.”
ASE has established itself as the gold standard when it comes to improving vehicle service and repair. This means that those customers who choose to contract with ASE-accredited training providers are assured they will receive exceptional, qualified service that addresses their needs and minimizes their fleet downtime. Additional benefits for NGVi’s customers include: Increased safety and reduced liability for CNG fletes; minimized costs for maintenance and repairs; and persistent access to the most up-to-date, extensive training available in the natural gas vehicle industry.