CoukieGreen Logistics 2
May 7th 2006 11:03
The use of cab extenders and other aerodynamic devices. This can reduce fuel consumption by at least 600 gallons and eliminate over six metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year compared to a typical classic profile tractor.
Scheduling and routing planning software along with enhanced IT tools. By using them a long-haul carrier can reduce its empty mileage by just one percent representing two metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions per truck each year.
An automatic tire inflation system can save $300 on tire replacement and $135 on fuel consumption (1 metric ton of greenhouse gas emissions) per truck each year by adjusting the level of pressurized air to tires, keeping an optimal pressure during long trips.
Hybrid engines have been developed by the major car manufacturers; these engines reduce the consumption of gasoline by working with a combination of a classical engine with electrical motors.
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