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Custom Rigs
The quest for no-idle, mostly maintenance-free power
Owner-operator Chad Fowler’s “Solar Peterbilt” eliminates any need to idle the semi-truck since it provides all electrical needs during downtime.
March 10, 2020
Business
Idle Smart/OOIDA partnership
OOIDA members to receive rebate on the purchase of the Idle Smart automatic engine start/stop solution for in-cab climate control.
July 17, 2013
Business
Idle Smart launches next-generation unit
The automatic engine start-stop system provides enhanced features and functionality to allow vehicle owners to save substantially on overnight fuel costs
March 21, 2013
Business
More states working on APU weight exemptions
On Jan. 23, Missouri and New Hampshire legislatures held hearings on bills that would allow the auxiliary power unit weight exemption permitted on trucks to be increased.
January 24, 2013
Overdrive Extra
Xantrex: 3 inverter installation tips
1. Installation best at the factory or authorized dealer aftermarket: If you’re considering an aftermarket inverter installation to an older truck or mulling options on a new vehicle, take it under advisement that leading inverter manufacturer Xantrex Technology reps have formally recommended inverter installation by a truck OEM or an authorized dealer. According to Xantrex, […]
May 25, 2012
Business
Three Midwest truckstops add Shorepower
Shorepower Technologies has added its services, which lets drivers plug in to grid power instead of idling, to three truckstops: Sapp Bros Travel Center, at Exit 440 on Interstate 80 in Omaha, Neb.; Broadway Flying J, at Exit 144 on Interstate 35 in Williams, Iowa; and Shoemaker’s Shell Travel Center, at Exit 395 on I-80 in Lincoln, Neb.
April 23, 2012
Business
West Virginia expected to extend idling limit
Bill extends the rule banning heavy truck idling more than 15 minutes an hour. The bill removes a sunset date of May 1 that was in the original rule.
March 13, 2012
Business
Bill seeks tax credits for electric trucks, anti-idling
Senate bill would provide tax credits for buying hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric trucks, and idling reduction devices.
July 14, 2011
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