Anti-Idling Technology: What's good/bad/makes you want to use or not use it?

[hylandem]

Hello. I am a transport planner looking at implementation feasibility of anti-idling technology, e.g. IdleAire or similar options, at truck stops. Any information you are able to provide is helpful.

As part of the research - I would love feedback on user experience.

What do you like or not like?
What suggestions that would make it a better experience for you and increase your likelihood for use?
What works or doesn't work?
Are there times when you are more likely to use it (extreme weather temperatures, higher fuel prices).
What about reefers? I believe most existing technology focuses on the cabs, but how much energy does it take and what might options for keeping frozen/refrigerated goods cold? Are there existing technologies that can power those units as well?
What portion of truck stop parking slots generally offer it, and what percentage of those slots are occupied?

Any thoughts and feedback are appreciated.

 

[moose]

Hello. I am a transport planner looking at implementation feasibility of anti-idling technology, e.g. IdleAire or similar options, at truck stops. Any information you are able to provide is helpful.

As part of the research - I would love feedback on user experience.

What do you like or not like?
What suggestions that would make it a better experience for you and increase your likelihood for use?
What works or doesn't work?
Are there times when you are more likely to use it (extreme weather temperatures, higher fuel prices).
What about reefers? I believe most existing technology focuses on the cabs, but how much energy does it take and what might options for keeping frozen/refrigerated goods cold? Are there existing technologies that can power those units as well?
What portion of truck stop parking slots generally offer it, and what percentage of those slots are occupied?

Any thoughts and feedback are appreciated.

Welcome ,

IdleAir have being discussed deeply on this forum ,
just go to the Search box on top.
and you can read hundreds of answers.

Since you ask...
i dont like that they take an already limited paring spaces ,
i dont like that they use Tax Payer money ,and a lot of it ,to pay there Creditors , they should have gone out of business long ago.
about that batter experience , or the lack of it , i think its about time they will screen their Employee , as too many of them "visit" truckers as part of the job skills...
good point about the reefers , am waiting for years for someone to come up with a "plug inn" solution .if not for T/S , at least for dose large WHSEs.
there is a company in OR that is a start up for a more reasonable approach ,with a solution that can work not only at the T/S ,but also at the loading duck , and actually every where trucks are parked .




Moose.

 

[hylandem]

Thanks for the search suggestions. I'll check that out.

 

[mjolnir131]

ussually 100% full 85-90% of those are hooked up

biggest complant is when it gets cold you have to run the espar to keep warm there by costing more than idleing. well ok you have cut out the wear and tear still so i'll say almost as much, your saving when that happens but it's pennies pennies i'll take btw but it's low