IdleAire is a new product available to truck drivers, as an alternative method of heating and cooling the cab area where drivers sleep when they take down time. A bridge type apertatus stretching the length of a truck stop parking lot has central Heat/AC
units for each parking spot. From the unit hangs a yellow tube about 16 inches in diameter, that snaps into a window adapter placed in the passenger side window. At the end of this tube is a computer screen, a satelite tv coaxle hookup, and plug ins for internet use as well as a vent for the warm-cool air to travel through. Members swipe their card, and set the temp. It costs $1.85 an hour. When a diesel engine idles, it uses 1.4 gallons per hour, at $2.50 per gallon. If Idleaire were made available and were required for all drivers to use during their 10 hour D.O.T. required downtime, this country would curb diesel use by at least 1/2 a million barrels per day during weekdays. Imagine how much of an effect that would have on prices!
2007-01-24
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