TECHNOLOGY
There are a number of technologies that have been evaluated by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and determined to save fuel and reduce emissions when compared to idling.
Idle reduction technology allows engine operators to refrain from long-duration idling by using an alternative technology. According to EPA, an idle reduction technology is generally defined as the installation of a technology or device that:
- is installed on a vehicle (e.g., bus, truck, locomotive, automobile, marine vessel, equipment, etc.) or at a location, and
- reduces unnecessary main engine idling of the vehicle or equipment, and/or
- is designed to provide services (e.g., heat, air conditioning, and/or electricity) to the vehicle or equipment that would otherwise require the operation of the main drive engine while the vehicle or equipment is temporarily parked or remains stationary.
EPA-verified devices of idle reduction technologies:
- Electrified Parking Spaces (EPS) / Truck Stop Electrification (TSE)
- Auxiliary Power Units and Generator Sets (APU/GS)
- Fuel Operated Heaters (FOH) aka Direct Fired Heaters (DFH)
- Battery Air Conditioning Systems (BAC)
- Thermal Storage Systems (TSS)
- Automatic Shut-down/ Start-up Systems
For learn more about each technology and interested in financing visit the EPA SmartWay Technology Program’s website.
