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Maintenance matters: alternative fuels and AFVs: is your staff ready? Whether alternative fuel...

By Siuru, William D., Jr.
Publication: Mass Transit
Date: Friday, July 1 2005

Your agency just ordered some new natural-gas fueled buses, or maybe even a fleet of hybrid buses. Now, it's up to you to get your drivers and maintenance department trained so they can handle the new technologies with confidence. Fortunately, there are a number of resources available to get your operators and technicians up to speed.

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Of all the alternative fuels, natural gas is the most mature technology and the one with the most comprehensive train

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