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
According to the Union of Concerned Scientists who studied the full life-cycle of EVs vs. internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, EVs cut global warming emissions by 50% compared to their gas counterparts.
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
Introducing the Shorepower Cord Reel Station – electric power with convenient cord management for stationary trucks and heavy duty equipment at truck stops, fuel depots, rest areas, staging areas, warehouses and anywhere trucks park for extended periods. Typically the spring-retracting reel is used for cab power or block/engine heat. The station’s robust design provides years… Continue reading Electric Cord Reel Station Now Available
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
The trucking industry is rapidly changing with technology improvements every year. Many companies are racing to find solutions that improve fuel economy and emission reduction. At the forefront of this movement is Bob Sliwa, owner of Airflow Truck Company. Bob is developing a super-aerodynamic and hyper fuel-efficient Class 8 rig, a complete tractor trailer integrated system utilizing… Continue reading Shorepower Partners with AirFlow Truck Co.
Heavy trucks: Emissions standards proposed, and should be stronger “In June, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Transportation proposed standards to cut fuel use and carbon pollution from tractor-trailers and other heavy highway trucks. The standards are an important opportunity to continue to reduce the pollution from trucks. “Improving the mileage efficiency… Continue reading The Year in Clean Vehicles —> Emissions
Trucks parking in Houston now face more scrutiny for idling after the Houston city council passed anti-idling legislation. The ordinance prohibits drivers of vehicles with a gross weight of more than 14,000 pounds from idling for more than five minutes when the vehicle is not in motion. As an alternative to possible fines, Shorepower offers… Continue reading Houston Limits Idling on Trucks
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
