For the Environment
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Environment
AirTech saves 1 gallon of diesel per truck per hour. Together, we save millions of tons of dangerous emissions from polluting America’s environment and contributing to climate change. Our neighbors and communities are healthier and safer as a result.
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Immediate Air Quality Improvements
The AirTech system makes immediate, quantifiable improvements in an individual community’s air quality.
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Energy Efficiency
AirTech uses only one tenth the energy used by idling. Ten trucks hooked up to IdleAir use the same amount of energy as one truck idling. That savings is good for American wallets, health, and environment.
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Energy Independence
AirTech uses American energy resources, like coal, nuclear, gas, wind, and more. Idling and APU’s burn foreign oil. Keep American dollars here at home, and Buy American by using AirTech.
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Energy Sustainability
AirTech is developing renewable energy resources to use in providing our services. We’re planning to install solar panels and even geothermal energy. Renewable energy creates American jobs, is good for the environment, and keeps American dollars here at home.
For Government
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• AirTech provides government and other strategic partners with a turn-key technology solution to reduce extended truck idling.
– Helping local areas reach EPA designated “attainment” status
– Quantifiable results that can be included in State Implementation Plans
– Idle-Detection instruments help insure the quality of project emission benefits
• Removes over 90% of the greenhouse gas emissions and 98% of the criterion pollutants which result from extended diesel engine idling
• Produces benefits which occur directly at AirTech locations, improving the health and quality of life of surrounding communities
– Noise Reduction
– Removes Black Carbon, a fine particulate that represents a serious health threat for local sensitive populations
• Creates jobs while providing a taxable revenue stream for the local economy
• Improves the health and safety of long-haul drivers
• Reduces the consumption of costly and uncertain foreign oil
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To receive more information about using our AirTech solutions in your area, please contact us!
AirTech Mobile's ATE (Advanced Travel Center Electrification) systems provide the professional long-haul truck driver a comfortable, idle-free, secure place to rest where they need it and when they need it. AirTech saves drivers and fleets money, while creating a clean, quiet environment for better sleep. Rested drivers are safer drivers.
All AirTech systems provide standard electric inside and outside the cab.
There are many additional benefits, too. We save truck owners money. We help get the most life out of your engine by eliminating the wear and tear from idling. And we eliminate the air and noise pollution communities associate with idling diesel engines.
We welcome you to learn more about all of our customers and constituencies, and how they all benefit from AirTech.
We're Working Toward a Greener Future: AirTech - SOLAR
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​We are currently working on a hybrid solar air conditioner / heating system with battery backup. This system will operate by using solar panels to generate electricity from the sun, which can power the air conditioner directly during daylight hours, while storing any excess energy in batteries for use when the sun is not shining, effectively allowing us to heat / cool truck cabs at night with solar power; essentially, it combines the benefits of solar energy with the reliability of grid electricity by switching between the two sources depending on availability.
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Key components and how they work:
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Solar Panels:
These capture sunlight and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity.
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Inverter:
Converts the DC electricity from the solar panels into alternating current (AC) which can be used by the air conditioner.
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Battery Storage:
Stores the excess solar power generated during the day, allowing the air conditioner to draw from the battery when needed.
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Air Conditioner / Heater Unit:
This is a 12,000 BTU high efficiency AC unit with heat pump that can operate on both solar power (from the battery) and grid electricity depending on the power source available.
How the system operates:
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Daytime:
When the sun is shining, the solar panels generate electricity, which is used to power the air conditioner directly. Any surplus power is stored in the battery.
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Nighttime:
When the sun sets, the air conditioner draws power from the battery to continue cooling the space.
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Grid Connection:
If the battery is depleted or the solar power isn't enough, the system can automatically switch to draw power from the grid to ensure continuous cooling.
Benefits of a hybrid solar HVAC System:
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Reduced electricity utilization: By utilizing solar power, you can significantly lower your reliance on grid electricity.
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Energy independence: During daylight hours, you can potentially run your AC entirely on solar power.
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Backup power: Batteries provide power during outages or when solar generation is low.
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​APUs, Hotels and More
Drivers have many options for heating and cooling, electricity, and other services while taking rest breaks while on the road. These options include parking the truck and staying in a hotel, staying in the truck and running the engine, or staying in the truck and using a range of options for both on-board and off-board idling alternatives. AirTech offers an off-board idling solution, and is the only company offering this type of Truck Stop Electrification (TSE) service. AirTech creates value for professional drivers by saving them money compared to the cost of each of these idling alternatives.
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Idling:
Idling the truck’s engine burns about 1 gallon of imported diesel fuel every hour. At $3.50/gallon, a 34 hour reset would cost $119 in diesel fuel alone, not to mention the cost of wear and tear on the engine due to idling.
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AirTech:
AirTech offers drivers an off-board alternative to idling their engines. Drivers shut off their engines and connect to AirTech's heating, cooling, electricity, and Internet services. AirTech is about 30% cheaper than the cost of idling. Plus, drivers get to enjoy unlimited electricity inside and outside the cab and Internet service. Finally, drivers get clean, filtered, UV-treated air, and a better sleep without the noise and vibration of idling or APUs.
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Hotels:
For taking a 10 hour break, a hotel can be a very expensive option. For taking a 34 hour reset, 2 nights at a hotel can cost $100, and include a shower and other amenities of home. Even drivers who can afford a hotel often dislike leaving their trucks and loads unattended overnight.
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On-Board Idling Alternatives:
There are many on-board idling alternatives available, ranging in technology, cost, and quality. These alternatives also range widely in their fuel savings, impact on driver health, and time until financial payback. Some of these alternatives include:
• auxiliary power unit (APU)
• Tri-Pac
• Gen-Set
• Bunk Heater
• Electric inverter
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Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)
APUs can easily cost $13,000 to buy and install, and may include financing fees. APUs are too expensive for most individual owner-operators, and even for some fleets. APUs still burn about ¼ gallon of diesel fuel every hour, and can have significant maintenance and repair costs. APUs have a finite life, and need to be replaced. Drivers who replace their truck every 5-6 years many not transfer the APU to their new truck. APUs can add several hundred pounds of weight to the truck, and some states may not provide overweight exemptions for APUs.
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As an on-board alternative, APUs go wherever drivers go. AirTech is working with APUs so that APUs and AirTech can both be part of the solution for drivers looking for an alternative to idling. Most importantly, AirTech can extend the life of the APU, and help drivers protect their APU investments.
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Bunk Heaters:
Bunk heaters burn diesel fuel for heat, and can be very economical ways to keep drivers warm. However, bunk heaters do little to keep engine blocks warm or to keep batteries charged. Bunk heaters do not provide any cooling capability or electricity service for cell phones, laptops, or small refrigerators.