Truck Idling, A Big Problem:
Truck Idling, A Big Problem Emissions
Wasted fuel (idling burns 5% of all fuel in US)
Maintenance costs
Health impact
Yet little previous reaction from:
General public
Truck owners
Government
The Dollar Cost of Idling:
The Dollar Cost of Idling Engine maintenance associated with idling can be anywhere from $400-$4000/yr
Fuel consumption at idle is between 0.8-1.5 gal/hour (NREL/TP-540-33629, EPA 420-R-02-025)
Studies show annual idling costs range from $5000 to $9000 1.2 billion gallons a year of fuel are consumed in the US by truck idling
(EPA, http://www.ea.gov/otaq/retrofit/idling.htm)
On Board Idle Reduction Technologies Benefits:
On Board Idle Reduction Technologies Benefits reduced fuel expenses
extend the life or your truck
increase resale value
increase driver retention
Diesel Oxidation Catalysts:
Diesel Oxidation Catalysts DOCs are installed in-line of the exhaust system to further burn emissions prior to their being expelled out the tailpipe.
Approximate installed cost of DOCs: $1,500 +/-
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Reduced Tail Pipe Emissions Carbon Monoxide: 40%
Hydrocarbons: 70%
Fine Particles (PM2.5): 40%