Endorse plug-in infrastructure for anti-idling: (needs 39 more signatures!) https://www.change.org/p/american-trucking-fleets-endorse-plug-in-infrastructure-for-anti-idling Nearly every good consumed in the U.S. is put on a truck at some point. The average long haul truck consumes 1 gallon of diesel fuel per hour when idling (not to mention increased engine maintenance). Long-duration truck idling wastes nearly 700 million gallons of… Continue reading Sign the Shorepower Petition!
This month, Oregon lawmakers have an opportunity to pass a bill that will further our leadership in urban sustainability. House Bill 2092 would establish a zero-emission incentive fund that encourages people to purchase electric vehicles by providing financial rebates ($3,000 and $1,500 for battery and plug-in electric vehicles respectively). “At the metro level, the city… Continue reading Maintaining our edge in transportation electrification
Plugging reefers into electric standby not only saves money, but can remove a significant amount of pollution from the environment. Controlling the electric power smoke stack is far easier than controlling individual vehicle smoke stacks. According to a recently published study, a conventional diesel powered transport refrigeration unit (TRU), which keeps a refrigerated food cold,… Continue reading A Case for Reefer Electrification
California Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) Regulation and Electric Infrastructure Solutions May 12th , 2015 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pacific Join us for a webinar to learn the requirements for operating TRUs in California as well as compliance solutions. This webinar will cover: Overview of CA TRU Regulation, presented by the California Air Resources… Continue reading FREE WEBINAR – Reefer Electrification
By Jeff Nastoff, Industry Market Specialist, DAT Solutions Spring has sprung in Georgia, and Savannah is a hot market for freight. Savannah is home to the fourth-largest sea port in the U.S., after the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach CA and the Port of New Jersey, which handle the first, second and third… Continue reading Savanna Gains Freight from West Coast
Shorepower Technologies supports the American Sleep Apnea Association and the truck driving industry with electric plug-in service. With an estimated 28% of CDL drivers suffering from sleepapnea, offering clean and consistent power for CPAP machines is medically critical. To learn more or see where you can plug in, visit www.shorepowerconnect.com With your donation of $20 or… Continue reading Donate to ASAA & Receive Free Shorepower
The all new 4th Edition of ParkMyRig is now available for purchase. As a bonus, receive a $20.00 Shorepower promo credit when you buy the book. The Parking guide is a comprehensive catalog of both traditional truck stops & alternative truck parking locations that helps you find: Stores that allow truck parking including Walmart, Kmart, Kohl’s, Cabela’s,… Continue reading The Ultimate Truck Parking Guide
New plug-in capable products are being rolled out to the market on a regular basis. Notably, Kenworth announced at MATS the availability of a new inverter/charger option for easier battery recharging while parked – something new that Kenworth is offering. “You can plug the truck into shore power at a truck stop, at home, or at a terminal… Continue reading Kenworth Intros Plug-In Product
If Shorepower-equipped parking spaces are blocked by trucks or trailers who aren’t using the service, and you are at a Pilot Flying J or TA/Petro truck stop, contact Customer Service and let them know: Pilot Flying J Customer Service (877) 866-7378 Customer service form TA/Petro Customer Service (800) 632-9240 Customer service form
