Idle Reduction a "No Brainer"

The waste and pollution created by truck idling, or idling of any kind for that matter - is one of those problems that seems so simple to solve - stop running your engine while parked. With 35 states and jurisdictions now limiting or prohibiting idling, there may not be a choice for drivers. In a recent article that appeared in TruckingInfo.com, Jim Park, Equipment Editor commented that "most observers now see 100 percent anti-idle regulation coverage as inevitable."

The good news is that Shorepower is coming to our nation's truck routes in a big way with places to plug in and equipment that makes plugging in more convenient. Our recent grand opening at Big Boys Truck Stop in North Carolina is the first of many new locations.  

If you are interested in being included as a potential site partner, please contact us. 

Thanks for your continued support!

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APUs Plug In To Shorepower

Auxilliary Power Units (APUs) are gaining in popularity as an idle-reduction strategy for long-haul trucks. Though diesel-fired APUs use much less fuel and emit less pollution, they are still combustion engines that "idle" and pollute. The good news is that many APUs now feature shore power connections that can plug into Shorepower Electrified Parking Spaces.

At least a dozen manufacturers now make shore power an option on their APUs including Hodyon Dynasys, Carrier Transicold, Centramatic,  Enertec, Diamond Power Systems and Comfort Master.

See the complete list.

Philly Cracks Down on Idling

More and more cities and states are cracking down on the wasteful practice of truck and bus idling. In Philadelphia, the Clean Air Council is getting ordinary citizens involved to stop truck idling and help police the local anti-idling laws. Philadelphia currently has a 5-minute idling limit and efforts are underway to encourage the public to report illegal vehicle idling by visiting idlefreephilly.org or calling 877-853-1552.

Equipment Rebates for New England

Our TSE network partner Cascade Sierra Solutions is soon launching a new rebate program for SmartWay verified technology equipment upgrades.  Just over $1 million in Recovery Act Clean Diesel funding will help place fuel efficient upgrades on diesel tractors and trailers titled in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

Eligible equipment includes:

• $1,000 rebates for: APUs, DPFs, TRU replacements
• $500 rebates for: Trailer Skirts, LRR Tires, Aluminum Wheels, Trailer Tail Fairings, TRU repowers
• $250 rebates for: Bunk Heaters, Heat Recovery Units, Electric Idle Reduction (HVAC)
• $100 rebates for: Trailer Gap Fairings

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Shorepower Featured at VNW

Shorepower recently presented at Venture Northwest, an annual conference that draws institutional investors and investment bankers from across the Western U.S. who are interested in emerging Northwest businesses and the region’s growth segments. This year's event was held at The Nines Hotel, downtown Portland.

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Nissan Leaf Tours the U.S.

The Nissan LEAF zero-emission, all-electric car will make its North American debut in Los Angeles on Nov. 13 and continue touring in 22 US cities, the District of Columbia, and Vancouver, Canada, over the next few months. The five-passenger, five-door, gasoline-free car will make appearances in the following cities:

Los Angeles: Nov. 13-17, 2009
Orange County: Nov. 18
San Diego: Nov. 19-21
Berkeley/Walnut Creek: Nov. 23-24
San Francisco: Nov. 25-29
Santa Rosa: Dec. 1
Sacramento: Dec. 1
San Jose: Dec. 3-6
Seattle: Dec. 8-12
Vancouver, Canada: Dec. 14-15
Portland, Ore.: Dec. 17-23
Phoenix/Tucson: Dec. 30-Jan. 5, 2010
Las Vegas: Jan. 6
Detroit: Jan. 11-13
Knoxville/Chattanooga, Tenn.: Jan. 16
Middle Tennessee: Jan. 19-21
Washington, D.C.: Jan. 26-28
Raleigh, N.C.: Jan. 29
Orlando: Feb. 1-2
Houston: Feb. 5-6
New York City: Feb. 9-14

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Shorepower is a clean-technology transportation infrastructure company offering simple, cost-effective solutions for connecting cars and trucks to the electrical grid. Products and services offered include Truck Stop Electrification (TSE), as well as charging stations for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs). Shorepower corporate facilities are located in Utica, New York, with additional satellite offices in the Portland, Oregon and Washington D.C metropolitan areas.

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