Technical Training

Technical Tours

The following Technical Tours are planned for Wednesday, May 14, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and going through noon.

City of Las Vegas

The City of Las Vegas boasts one of the largest and most diverse alternative fuel vehicle programs in the country. Tour participants will visit the City of Las Vegas fleet management center, learning about the City’s use of biodiesel, CNG, hydrogen and hydrogen-enriched natural gas fueling facilities. You will also see a myriad of alternative fuel vehicles operated by the City, including hydrogen powered shuttle buses, CNG powered street sweepers, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles and more.

Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC)

RTC operates some of the most advanced technology buses and paratransit vehicles in the country. Visit a world-class transit maintenance facility that includes a CNG fueling facility as well as various bus technologies, including the futuristic Civis vehicle that is utilized in the Metropolitan Area Express or MAX Ride program. A cross between a bus and a bullet train, the 61-foot MAX vehicle can carry approximately 120 passengers and has a unique and attractive appearance. It features an environmentally sound hybrid diesel-electric propulsion engine. Learn about RTC’s advanced plans for the future of transportation in Las Vegas.

Yellow Checker Star Transportation (YCS)

Yellow Checker Star operates more than 900 propane-powered taxi cabs in Las Vegas, and has done so successfully since 1975. This makes YCS the largest alternative fueled taxi cab fleet in the country. YCS opened its brand new operations center in 2006, where the company converts Ford taxi cabs to operate on propane as well as fuels its fleet every day. Tour participants will visit the YCS facility and will learn first-hand what makes the company’s AFV program so successful.

Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD)

The Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a crown jewel both for its commitment to alternative fuels and advanced transportation technologies, and as the owner and steward of the Springs Preserve. The Springs Preserve is a 180-acre historical preservation project that demonstrates sustainable-living technology. Recycled steel and solar-power panels are dominant features in a spectacular setting that includes a museum, walking trails, a 46,000 square-foot desert-living center, all designed to demonstrate sustainable living. Alternative fuels are featured as part of the experience both in the Springs Preserve and at the water district itself. The tour incorporates a stop at the central refueling location of the LVWWD, which operates hundreds of CNG, biodiesel and hydrogen powered vehicles.