Long-Haul Truck Idling Burns Up Profits

Program Document · Wed Aug 12 00:00:00 EDT 2015

OSTI ID:1226784

Long-haul truck drivers perform a vitally important service. In the course of their work, they must take rest periods as required by federal law. Most drivers remain in their trucks, which they keep running to provide power for heating, cooling, and other necessities. Such idling, however, comes at a cost; it is an expensive and polluting way to keep drivers safe and comfortable. Increasingly affordable alternatives to idling not only save money and reduce pollution, but also help drivers get a better night's rest.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Vehicle Technologies Office (EE-3V) (Clean Cities)
• OSTI ID: 1226784
• Report Number(s): DOE/CHO-AC02-06CH11357-1503; 7148
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

idling
heavy-duty
idle reduction
emissions