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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
(MPCA) and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency's (EPA) SmartWay
Transport Partnership have teamed up to
help Minnesota trucking companies save
fuel and reduce pollution.
The MPCA is partnering with EPA and other
organizations to provide trucking companies with the
technical and financial tools needed to achieve their
environmental goals. Voluntary efforts such as the
SmartWay Transport Partnership play an important
role in reducing emissions from diesel engines.
Financial Assistance
While the MPCA is actively seeking funding
opportunities for all businesses, one tool that is
currently available is the Small Business
Environmental Improvement Loan Program. This
program provides low interest loans to Minnesota's
small businesses for equipment that meets or exceeds
environmental regulations.
Small Business Environmental
Improvement Loan Program
To qualify, a business must employ less than 50 full-
time employees, have an after-tax profit of less than
$500,000, have a net worth of less than $1,000,000,
and demonstrate an ability to repay the loan.
The MPCA evaluates a loan application based on an
applicant's financial need and ability to secure and
repay the loan, as well as the project's expected
environmental benefit. A screening committee
composed of financial and environmental
professionals reviews the applications and awards
the loans on a competitive basis.
SmartWay Fuel-Saving Technology Packages -
Transform your trucks into low-emission, high-
efficiency vehicles with:
> Idle reduction devices
> Low rolling resistance tires
> Tractor and/or trailer aerodynamics
> Exhaust aftertreatment devices
You'll also become more attractive to
environmentally-minded shippers, who are looking to
work with cleaner freight carriers. To compare costs
and estimate fuel savings from various technologies,
visit the SmartWay Technology Package Savings
Calculator at
www.epa.gov/smartway/calculator/loancalc.htm.
Features:
• Flexibility - Custom design a package including
technologies that best match your fleet operations
and achieve the greatest environmental benefit.
Preference will be given to those loan applications
containing emission control devices.
• Attractive Return on Investment - Depending on
technologies selected and the operation of your
trucks, fuel savings may range from 10-15% for
many packages.
• Exceptional Loan Terms - Loans are available for
up to $50,000 at an interest rate of 4 % or one-half
of Prime Interest Rate (whichever is greater), with
loan terms of up to 7 years.
Need more information?
MPCA's Small Business Ombudsman
Mike Nelson
Phone:(651)297-8615
Toll Free: (800) 985-4247
michael .nelson@pca. state .mn .us
www.pca.state.mn.us/programs/sbomb_loan.html
For information on the SmartWay Transport
Partnership, visit www.epa.gov/smartway
EPA420-F-06-902 • May 2006
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Overview of Fuel-Saving and Emission-Reduction Technologies
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Disclaimer: The benefits described in this document are estimations only, which are based on a number of assumptions. Actual fuel savings and emission
reductions may be higher or lower; they will depend on a variety of factors, including equipment type, driver performance, distances traveled, and vehicle speed.
Technology
Description
Approx. Cost
Benefits1
Idle Reduction Device
- Bunk Heater
Small, lightweight, diesel fuel-fired device mounted
in the cab that provides heat for cab comfort. Does
not include any air conditioning capabilities.
$1,500
Approx. 5% fuel savings
assuming 1,200 hours of idling
per year
Additional reduction in engine
wear-and-tear
Idle Reduction Device
- Auxiliary Power Unit
Small diesel-powered generator mounted outside
the cab that provides heat, air-conditioning, and
electrical power to run appliances.
$6,000 - $8,500
Approx. 8% fuel savings
assuming 2,400 hours of idling
per year
Additional reduction in engine
wear-and-tear.
Aluminum Wheels for
Single Wide Tires
Traditional dual tires are replaced with
one single wide tire and aluminum wheel.
Can be applied to all tractor and trailer
tire positions except for the steer tires.
$5,600
Approx. 4% fuel savings
Trailer Aerodynamics
Fairings added to the front and underside of the
trailer to reduce drag.
$2,400
Approx. 5% fuel savings
Emission Control
Device - Oxidation
Catalyst
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A device added to the tractor's exhaust system to
reduce the emission of particulate matter and other
pollutants.
$1,200
Approx. 20 - 50% reduction in
particulate matter
1 All savings assume a Class 8B tractor-trailer traveling approximately 100,000 miles per year.
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