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Hopedale, MACranbury, NJ Dalton, GAJessup, MD Syracuse, NY
Emissions Reduction Strategies
April 14, 2010
Why Go Green?
As concern mounts over rising fuel prices, long-term availability of energy, and global warming, companies are turning their attention to areas where opportunities to conserve energy and reduce carbon emissions can be found.
Green Is Gr$$n At the smartest companies today, boosting
energy efficiency is no longer an initiative motivated solely by a sense of civic duty
Rather, companies are finding that there is a solid business case for building a more energy-efficient company
In addition to reducing emissions, any fuel-saving effort significantly reduces spending, especially as fuel prices rise
Our Efforts
Truck Configuration Driver Behavior EPA SmartWay® Certified Tractors Hybrid Electric Technology
Wide-base tires Automatic tire inflation systems Automatic engine shutdown APUs for long-haul trucks Speed controls
Truck Configuration
Wide-Base Tires
Began purchasing in 2004, now 100% on tractors and working towards trailers
4%-10% fuel consumption savings* Total fuel purchased for 2009: 1,094,120 gallons Assume 4% savings
1,094,120 gallons * 4% savings = 43,765 gallons saved
43,765 gallons * $3.069 (National Diesel Index, 04/12/2010)^ = $134,314.17 saved annually
* Obtained from Michelin X One testing^ Obtained from the Energy Information Administration
Wide-Base Tires
Automatic Tire Inflation Automatically monitors trailer tire pressure Adds air as necessary to maintain optimal
pressure at all times System has an indicator light to notify the
driver and mechanic that the system was activated
Approximately 3% fuel consumption savings
Factory-installed on all trailers purchased since 2005
Automatic Tire Inflation
APUs
Our long-haul drivers must idle – they live in their trucks
Any idling solution must accommodate the driver’s needs
Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) allow drivers to use heaters, air-conditioners, and other conveniences without idling the truck
We have installed Idle-Free™ APUs in 26 of our 30 sleeper trucks
APUsTruck Avg. Idling
Hours Per MonthAvg. Idling Fuel Per Month (gal.)*
Avg. Idling Fuel Cost Per Month^
Without APU 152.15 121.72 $373.55
With APU 35.42 28.34 $86.96
Difference 116.73 93.38 $286.59
$286.59 * 12 months = $3,439.05 annual savings per truck
$3,439.05 * 26 trucks = $89.415.40 annual savings fleet-wide
System payback in approx. 2 years
* 0.8 gal/hr obtained from EPA SmartWay website^ $3.069/gal obtained from the Energy Information Administration 4/12/2010
APUs
Driver Training:What Drivers Can Do To Save Fuel Drive at lower speeds
Coast whenever possible Consistently make smooth starts Use progressive shifting Limit engine idling Conduct thorough vehicle inspections Limit trailer gap as much as possible
Driver Training
Training for new hires Annual “refresher” training Weekly posting of driver rankings by MPG Incentives
US EPA SmartWay® Tractors Since 2009, Braun’s purchased 17 Mack
Pinnacle SmartWay certified Tractors
US EPA SmartWay® Tractors
Full aerodynamic roof fairings Cab side extenders Aerodynamic front bumper Fuel tank fairings Low rolling resistance tires Idle-free™ “key-off” HVAC system
Hybrid Electric Vehicle In 2009, Braun’s purchased a Freightliner M2
with an Eaton hybrid electric system
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Our average straight truck will run 50,730 miles in 2010 A 35.05% improvement would save 1,563 gallons of fuel
per truck per year 1,563 * 3.069^ = $4,796.85 savings per truck per year
Truck 2010 MPG
Avg. Diesel Straight Truck 8.75
Hybrid Straight Truck 11.82
Difference 3.07
Percent Improvement 35.05%
^ National Diesel Index obtained from the Energy Information Administration 4/12/2010
Hopedale, MACranbury, NJ Dalton, GAJessup, MD Syracuse, NY
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