idling reduction for fleets and an introduction to idlebox
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Presented by Linda Gaines and Patricia Weikersheimer August 29, 2013TRANSCRIPT
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1Clean Cities /
Idling Reduction for Fleets and an Introduction To IdleBox
South Shore Clean Cities Webinar
August 29, 2013
Linda Gaines and Patricia Weikersheimer
Center for Transportation Research
Argonne National Laboratory
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Why Reduce Idling?
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•Idling in the U.S. uses more than 6 billion gallons of fuel at a cost of more than $20 billion EACH YEAR.•Idling increases vehicle maintenance costs.•Idling can shorten engine life.
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• Idling a car uses up to 0.5 gallon of fuel per hour.
• Idling a medium-duty truck uses 0.4 to 0.6 gallon per hour.
• Idling a heavy-duty truck uses 0.8 to 1.4 gallons per hour.
Idling Is Expensive
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Idling Is Expensive, cont.
Scenario: Fleet of 10 medium-duty trucks
If each truck has ten 10-minute idling episodes per day, using ~0.5 gal/hr, and fuel costs $3.50/gallon, the annual cost of idled fuel for the fleet is ~$7,550.
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Idling Pollutes
•Nationally, 27% of greenhouse gas emissions come from transportation.•Each gallon of fuel burned produces about 20 pounds of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas. •Vehicles also emit NOx, particulates, and unburned hydrocarbons.•Pollution from vehicles contributes to the formation of ground-level ozone.
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Approaches To Idling Reduction
Step 1: Raise AWARENESS
Reducing idling saves money and protects the air.•Turn off vehicles when not moving.•Set policy to reduce unnecessary idling.
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Step 2: EDUCATE Drivers
Inform your drivers about idling reduction. •Host an idling reduction workshop for drivers•Post signs to remind drivers not to idle•Adopt an idling reduction policy •Offer incentives/rewards for idling reduction efforts
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IdleBox: What Is It?
• An outreach toolkit for advancing and implementing idling reduction.
• Geared to light- and medium-duty fleet vehicles.
• Modular, with calculators, fact sheets, stickers, communication templates, presentations, and more.
cleancities.energy.gov/idlebox
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IdleBox Tool: Idle Reduction Savings Worksheets
Use Idle Reduction Savings Worksheets to estimate your fleet’s savings with an idling reduction plan.
Medium and heavy duty ►
▲ Light duty
Especially for Fleet Managers: Calculators
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Fact cards, tip sheets, stickers, and employee pledge form
IdleBox Tools
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▲ Sign
▲ Poster
IdleBox Tools, cont.
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cleancities.energy.gov/idlebase
IdleBase: Database of U.S. Idling Laws
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IdleBase, cont.
Sample Entry (Illinois)
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Step 3: CONSIDER TechnologyOptions to provide necessary services•Engine idle management systems•Heaters for cab and/or engine block•Auxiliary power systems •Electrified parking spaces•Telematics to identify idling occurrences
If “Just Turn the Key” Isn’t an Option . . .
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Technology To Support Idling Reduction
Engine idle management systems
Idle timer•Turns engine off after a preset amount of idle time
Automatic engine shut-down/start-up system •Turns engine off and restarts it based on cabin temperature or battery-charge level
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Technology To Support Idling Reduction
Heaters for cab and/or engine block
•Provide warmth to passenger compartment•Use little fuel
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Technology To Support Idling Reduction
Auxiliary power systems
Auxiliary power is provided for:•Heat•A/C•Electronics•Other devices, including “power take-off” (PTO) equipment
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Technology To Support Idling Reduction
Electrified parking spaces (EPS)
May provide:•Heating/cooling via duct •Electrical outlets
Single and dual systems No local emissions
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For More Information
A free monthly, electronic newsletter that provides:
• Information about current funding opportunities and recent awards
• News about changes in ordinances, laws, regulations, and enforcement
• Alerts about upcoming meetings, events, and other resources of interest
• Links to idling cost calculators and other idling reduction resources
www.eere.energy.gov/vehiclesandfuels/resources/
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Selected Links for Further Information
Information Source URL
Alternative Fuels Data Center
http://www.afdc.energy.gov
Argonne National Laboratory idling reduction resources
http://www.transportation.anl.gov/engines/idling.html (idling calculators at http://www.transportation.anl.gov/engines/idling_tools.html)
Clean Cities National Clean Fleets Partnership
http://www.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/national_partnership.html
EPA Clean School Bus Program
http://www.epa.gov/cleanschoolbus/csb-overview.htm
EPA SmartWay http://www.epa.gov/smartway/
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Questions?
Work sponsored primarily by the Clean Cities Program, U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Vehicle Technologies, to which we offer our thanks.
Contact:•Linda Gaines [email protected]
•Patricia Weikersheimer [email protected]