Vehicles
By using more sustainable equipment, your fleet will not only reduce emissions and fuel usage, but can also save money. These monetary savings can be accrued with the reduction of fuel usage and with tax incentives. Below are some useful links regarding different aspects on how to "green" your equipment.
Maintenance Issues
Vehicle and equipment maintenance is an essential aspect for starting or maintaining a fleet. Provided are some useful links regarding maintenance and upkeep for fleets.
Fleet Maintenance magazine
Fleet Maintenance articles
Governmental fleet maintenance news
2010 Heavy Duty Truck Emissions Standards – SCR and DEF
2010 Heavy Duty Truck Emission Standards
Selective Catalytic Reduction – How it Works
FactsAboutSCR.com
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Factsheet
DEF FAQs/Manufacturers/Distributors/Dispensing Equipment
Decoding DEF
Underground Storage Tank Rules Don’t Apply to DEF
Fire Department Certification/Inspection of DEF Tanks
Presentations from October 2009 DEF Forum
Conversion Kits/Compatibility Guide
Not all fleets need to undergo a full replacement of their vehicles and equipment. Many firms are choosing to renovate their fleets by converting diesel and gasoline engines to biodiesel, ethanol, or hybrid-powered engines.
General conversion information
Component compatibility guide - by fuel
Component compatibility guide - by component
Contact list for EPA certified alternative fuel conversion companies
Diesel Retrofits
EPA approved diesel retrofit technologies and engine retrofitting programs with links to the manufacturer
Retrofitting contacts
Warranty Coverage & Technology Certifications
Provided below are some useful links to help fleets track warranty coverage by both equipment type and by manufacturer and information discussing fuel-efficient technologies
Biodiesel warranty information
Understanding biodiesel fuel quality and performance
Manufacture’s biodiesel limits
Verified Idle Reduction Technologies
Verified Retrofit Technologies
Verified Aerodynamic Technologies |
