April 22nd is Earth Day. Started in 1970, the annual celebration brings millions of people from 193 nations together to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the environment for future generations.
Everyone at Green APU is committed to making the world a cleaner place for us all to enjoy. In this blog, let’s look at four distinct ways Green APU has had a positive impact on the environment.
Fuel Savings
When it comes to fuel savings, Green APU leads the industry in being Earth-friendly. Historically, truck drivers have idled their diesel engines during off time to power the cab’s heat, cooling, and electricity.
According to the EPA, the typical diesel truck burns over a gallon of fuel for every hour the vehicle idles. That’s 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, and 2,000 hours annually.
The Green APU on the other hand, consumes just over ¼ of a gallon per hour. Not only is this 75% decrease in consumption significant in fuel cost savings, but also in the reduction of emissions being released into the atmosphere.
Extending the Life of the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Every diesel truck manufactured since 2007 has a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), designed to reduce the amount of emissions released into the atmosphere.
As more fuel is consumed, the DPF must work harder to trap pollutants. Eventually, DPFs must be replaced, as they get clogged and lose their effectiveness.
Green APU will extend the use of your DPF by reducing the number of pollutants it must trap over its service life. Longer-lasting DPFs reduce the number of replacement units that must be manufactured, which cuts down on scrap, waste, and landfill usage during the production process.
Battery Service Life
A truck’s batteries are critical to its operation. In extremely hot or wintry weather, batteries can wear down, decreasing their service life. Keeping a truck’s batteries charged will not only optimize their performance, but also extend longevity.
In addition to powering the heat, A/C, and electricity for your truck while not on the road, the Green APU also keeps your batteries fully charged. This will do wonders for getting more years of reliable service from them.
Celebrating Earth Day – The Green APU Way
From our first day in business, we have been committed to manufacturing the best APU the industry has to offer. We take great pride that thousands of our fuel-efficient, reliable, and tough-as-nails APUs are in service each day across the U.S. and North America.
As another Earth Day approaches, every driver with a Green APU on board their truck can feel proud they are doing their part to make the world a little greener.
Happy Earth Day!
