Volkswagen (VW) has reached a settlement agreement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) for software that cheated the emission standards on their 2.0 liter diesel engines. The settlement is expected to cost VW up to $14.7 billion. The deal includes $2.7 billion for environmental mitigation, another $2 billion for clean-emissions infrastructure and $10 billion to buyback… Continue reading Help include Truck Stop Electrification in VW Settlement
Carrier Transicold celebrated the 10th anniversary of the debut of its hybrid diesel-electric Vector trailer refrigeration platform in North America at the 2016 Mid-America Trucking Show this week. The Vector platform’s E-Drive all-electric refrigeration system enabled electric standby to become a standard feature. Use of electric power when a TRU is parked for loading, unloading… Continue reading Carrier Transicold Marks 10 Years with Hybrid Electric
At some point in the not-to-distant future (starting in less than four years), the idling generators on refrigerated trailers will be severely restricted. First, by the state of California who has proposed a phased in approach to curb the stationary idling and its associated noise and emissions. Within the next decade, reefers will transition to alternative… Continue reading Reefer Emissions Targeted by California
A $15 dollar investment could save your life. Consider installing a carbon monoxide (CO2) detector in your cab. Every year, dozens of truckers or their riders, become sick or even die from inhaling CO2. Whether it is from as faulty exhaust, an improperly vented propane heater, or parking next to someone at a truck stop while… Continue reading Be Aware of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Notice: A large agency is providing up to 100% grant funding for installing electric standby for trucks that saves diesel and emissions while parked (vs. idling). This funded infrastructure (Electrified Parking Spaces) can be installed at private truck terminals for cab power, battery charging, block heaters, and hybrid APUs. Your facility may qualify if: You have terminals (truck parking lots)… Continue reading Grant Funding Available for Plug-Ins
Great news for those installing electrical infrastructure for fueling. The Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit has been extended through December 31, 2016. Fueling equipment for electricity (among other alternative fuels) is eligible for a tax credit of 30%, up to $30,000. Fueling station owners who install qualified equipment at multiple sites are allowed to use the… Continue reading 30% up to $30K Tax Credit Extended
Truck Stop Electrification services – in all forms – continue to roll out across the country. IdleAir has opened a new location, with 30 parking spaces, at the Flying J Travel Plaza in Hubbard, Ohio. In 2013, Shorepower Technologies equipped this Flying J with 24 electrified parking spaces, including connections for refrigerated trailers. The Hubbard Flying J… Continue reading IdleAir Now Available in Hubbard, Ohio
Air quality standards and enforcement for the trucking industry vary by state, with none more strict than California. Rules imposed by Air Resources Board are helping to improve air quality in very polluted areas of California. Now, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is also stepping up to enforce the rules that are in place. One such… Continue reading EPA and CARB Get Serious About Emissions
It’s no surprise that electricity is cheaper and more efficient than internal combustion engines, especially when idling. Now, a new report from Navigant quantifies those savings. Shore power port electrification will yield significant savings in the coming years due to more incentives and tighter regulatory requirements in California and the European Union as well as… Continue reading Shore Power Port Savings to Grow Significantly
Globally, the refrigerated trailer market is projected to grow from $5.4B in 2014 to $7.1B by 2021. North America is the largest market for reefers, accounting for approximately 38.5% market volume share in 2014. The market is expanding due to various technological advancements and imposition of government regulation regarding safe refrigerated transportation of food. Likewise, the market for electric… Continue reading Reefer Market Will Grow to $7.1B by 2021
