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Greener Trucking

Greener Trucking. The “Trucking Industry”. Eclectic Mix of Industries 96% Small Businesses, < 20 Trucks 80+% of Communities Depend Exclusively on Trucks Diesel is Lifeblood. Freight Tonnage Projections (2006 to 2018). 70%. 2018 Market Share. Billions of Tons. 13%. 9%. 6%. 2%. <1%.

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Greener Trucking

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  1. Greener Trucking

  2. The “Trucking Industry” • Eclectic Mix of Industries • 96% Small Businesses, < 20 Trucks • 80+% of Communities Depend Exclusively on Trucks • Diesel is Lifeblood

  3. Freight Tonnage Projections(2006 to 2018) 70% 2018 Market Share Billions of Tons 13% 9% 6% 2% <1% Sources: ATA and Global Insight May not equal 100% due to rounding

  4. Fuel Economy Trends – Flat(declined w EPA mandates)

  5. Emission Improvements 85% NOx 90% PM Additional14% Add’l 9% Year

  6. Who Idles? - Everybody • Motor Carriers • Emergency Services • Utilities • Refuse • Construction • Government • Rail & Marine

  7. Why Idle? • Driver Comfort/Convenience • Safety/Security • Congestion/Emergencies • Pre-Trip Inspections • Engine Warm-Up • Cost of Alternative Solutions • Productivity

  8. Where Does Most Idling Occur? • Travel Centers • Fuel Islands • Parking Areas • Motor Carrier Terminals • Ports, Border Crossings • Government Owned/Operated facilities • Weigh/Inspection Areas • Public Rest Areas • Shipping/Receiving

  9. Gensets – “APUs” Diesel-powered generators provide cab heating, cooling, electrical, charging and engine heat. Positives: • Gensets do it all (APU’s) • Ease of operation for drivers • .1-.2 gal/hr fuel savings • Reduces wear-and-tear on main engine Negatives: • High cost ($6-8K) • .2 gal/hr vs. .75gal/hr • Added maintenance costs • Weight

  10. SCTASouth Carolina Gears Up for Green Growth • A rebate program for SC truck owners for the purchase/installation of APUs. • Rebates of up to 50% of the total costs (not to exceed $4,500 per unit) of each APU. • Approximately $270,600.00 was awarded to SCTA by DHEC/EPA to implement the program. • 54 auxiliary power units (APUs) were available. • A total of 7 companies were selected to participate. To date, 50 APUs have been installed and nearly $225,000 in rebates have been issued.

  11. Environmental Benefits of the Program • The APUs units awarded will reduce the trucking industry’s carbon footprint. • Based on the data compiled for the units installed thus far, it is estimated that the following emission reductions and environmental benefits will be achieved in South Carolina: • Idling Hours: 10,840 hours/year • Nitrogen Oxide: 13.3 tons/year • Carbon Dioxide: 578.5 tons/year • Diesel Fuel: 52,116.2 gallons/year All emission reductions were calculated using the EPA’s Diesel Emission Quantifier with data submitted by participants. All reductions are based on an estimated 80% reduction in idling hours.

  12. Direct-Fired Heaters Small diesel-fired furnace for heating cab when engine is off. Positives: • Inexpensive ($1K) • 3% fuel savings • Ease of operation • Compact and lightweight • .07 gal/hr fuel use • Provide more than enough heat in all winter temps • Reduces wear on main engine Negatives: • Doesn’t address air conditioning needs • Drivers leave it on entire time truck is parked • Some battery usage

  13. Cab and Coolant Heaters Heat engine coolant keeping engine and cab warm. Positives: • Heat both engine & cab • Simple to use • Compact • .1 gal/hr • Reduces wear on main engine • Inexpensive ($1-$2K) Negatives: • Battery power requirements • Additional complexity, requires tie-in to engine and heating systems

  14. Truckstop Electrification Off-board heating and cooling solutions. Removable ductwork connects to tractor. Positives: • No separate components • Pay-as-you-go ($2.18 - $1.85/hr) • Internet/phone connectivity • No fuel consumed • No wear on main engine Negatives: • 80% of drivers park at or near customer locations, not truckstops or waysides • Nationwide infrastructure currently lagging • Concern over monopolizing rest areas at expense of competing technologies

  15. Plug-In Electrification Systems Positives: • Provide adequate air conditioning in all temps • Easy to use • Experience in RV industry makes it a mature product • Less wear on main engine • Relatively inexpensive Negatives: • No national electrification infrastructure • Inverter needed • Heating, cooling and other appliances extra Offers power for heating, cooling and convenience appliances with a plug-in device.

  16. Engine Shutdown Devices Positive: • Inexpensive ($900-$1,200) • .1 gal/hr fuel savings • Installed as a factory option Negative: • Sleep deprivation • Driver tampering Controls engine start and stop based on set time period, ambient temperature, or other parameters.

  17. Thermal Storage Systems Utilizes existing tractor air conditioning to charge a storage system. Discharged during breaks. Positives: • Lowest cost A/C approach • Can be integrated with bunk A/C • Mobile solution • Very low noise • Less wear on main engine Negatives: • Capacity, weak performance over 90º F ambient • Poor tractor insulation capabilities • High driver interface

  18. Driver “Technology” Positive: • Low Cost • Drivers have an option to participate • Additional pay for drivers • Reinforces correct behavior Negative: • Complex, difficult to manage • Requires engine recording • Negative driver perception • Does not eliminate idling Provide incentives through programs to encourage idle reduction where appropriate.

  19. How do we move forward? Government Support: • Federal Legislation (Granger/Energy Bill) • Weight offsets for idle technologies • Support for R&D • State/local financing • SmartWay • EPA model law Industry Support: • Driver education • Cost effective, integrated solutions • Technology neutrality • Grant demonstration projects

  20. ATA’s Sustainability Plan • 10-year commitment from entire industry to further reduce fuel consumption and cut CO2 emissions • Program includes six key recommendations set out on a dedicated sustainability-focused Web site www.trucksdeliver.org

  21. Greening the Industry • Set a national speed limit of 65 mph for all vehicles and govern truck speeds at 65 mph for trucks manufactured after 1992 • Decrease idling • Increase fuel efficiency by participating in SmartWaySM • Reduce congestion through highway improvements • Promote more productive truck combinations • Support national fuel economy standards

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