VISTA, Calif. — The Automotive Training Authority (ATA) is offering free "green" aftermarket training courses on hybrid, compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles and biodiesel/clean diesel technology. The courses, geared toward automotive repair shop owners, technicians and fleet maintenance managers, are made possible through a Federal alternative fuel training grant.

Course topics include:
·    Understanding Hybrid Service and Technology
·    ATA’s Advanced Toyota Hybrid Diagnostics
·    Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
·    Biodiesel/Clean Diesel Technology

"The Federal grant program allows ATA to offer training at no cost to automotive service professionals with the goal of preparing them to work on alternative fuel vehicles, either now or in the future," said Lindsey.

The hybrid courses provide a clear understanding of hybrids and how to perform advanced hybrid diagnostics to fully service these vehicles; the biodiesel workshop covers the production of biodiesel and clean diesel technology and the CNG courses focus on safety and maintenance, Lindsey added.

Automotive Training Authority provides automotive professionals nationwide with both hands-on and instructor-led training classes. The firm offers popular, technical courses lead by industry respected instructors covering topics from Hybrid Service and Technology, ABS Brakes and Advanced OBDII to Mode 6 Diagnostics, Electronic Computer Controls and Fuel Injection. Classes are designed to present complex information and techniques in a simple and straightforward way.

For details on scheduling training in your community, call ATA at 1800-575-4ATA (4282) or email Haru Lindsey at: [email protected].