Philadelphia anti-idling projects earn grants

Dec 22, 2005

Gov. Edward Rendell of Pennsylvania recently announced grants to support two Philadelphia projects to reduce truck idling.

State Energy Harvest Grants will provide $107,000 to Philadelphia’s Clean Air Council to fit 20 truck parking places with Shurepower electrification units; and $63,000 to install auxiliary power units in 23 trucks owned by Cardone Industries, a manufacturer of motor vehicle parts.

The Tesla electric Semi logged 4,494 miles, averaging 321 miles per day with an overall energy efficiency of 1.55 kWh per mile over a three-week test with ABF Freight.

ABF Freight: Tesla Semi 'generally matched' diesel trucks in 3-week pilot

ABF Freight logged 4,494 miles with a Tesla Semi, averaging 321 miles per day with an overall energy efficiency of 1.55 kWh per mile.

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Cost per mile dips slightly thanks to fuel prices, truck and trailer payments soar

Texas Supreme Court overturns nuclear verdict against Werner

Mack Trucks reintroduced its Anthem model Tuesday as 'the new standard of regional haul.'

'Brand new' Anthem reintroduced as Mack's regional haul truck

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