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Idle Facts:
Emissions from diesel engines contribute to a variety of air
quality problems and may affect the health of those living, working and going
to school in areas where diesel emissions are present. Long-duration truck
engine idling has a significant impact on our environment and economy.
• Annually over 1 billion gallons of diesel fuel is consumed while idling at
an annual cost of over $3 billion dollars.
• The trucking industry employs 9.9 million Americans.
• Truck drivers average 500 miles per day and work 26+ days a month.
• Trucks idle 40-60% of the work time as drivers must rest for 10 hours for
every 11 hours spent driving.
• Fuel is the second largest expense, behind labor.
• Extended idling causes increased engine maintenance costs and
shortens the engine life.
• Annually, 11 million tons of carbon dioxide, 200,000 tons of oxides of nitrogen, and
5,000 tons of particulate matter are emitted while idling.
• Idling attributes to impaired driver rest and health concerns.
• Idling causes elevated noise levels.
Smartidle.com is designed to provide education that addresses environmental, energy, and transportation related issues associated with long-duration engine idling.
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