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Shurepower supports California’s efforts to reduce green house
gases and other emissions, but we also support logical
alternatives that can actually reduce costs to the end user.
Shurepower is currently deploying shore power Truck Stop
Electrification (TSE) on the West Coast and throughout the Nation.
 With sites currently operational in Oregon and Washington, the
next logical step for expansion is in California.  There is a
partner shore power site in Sacramento California, but with the
upcoming anti-idling regulations greater coverage is necessary. 

Shore power TSE reduces local emissions (including green house
gases) and fuel waste. Shurepower's services also include WiFi
Internet and Cable television connections, giving drivers access
to entertainment, news and weather reports.  Access to this
information allows drivers to avoid traffic and stay off the road
during hazardous conditions and when driving conditions are less
efficient. Other non-infrastructure based technologies cannot
offer these co-benefits.  

Many Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) and generators are also
compatible with shore power.  These units can be plugged in rather
than run on diesel fuel when shore power is available.  Upcoming
regulations prohibit APUs from operating on diesel power if used
on 2007 and newer trucks.  Shore power capable APUs can run on
clean electric power, which create zero on-site emissions. 

Shurepower's shore power based services are also directly
applicable for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) and
Electric Vehicles (EVs), which also benefit air quality and
petroleum consumption.  Travel centers could have shore power
connections for both light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles. This also
allows for potential vehicle to grid (V2G) applications, which
could reduce peak electrical demands.  

Some argue that shore power is not a complete solution since
on-board equipment is required.  However, all that is required is
a heavy duty extension cord, which allows the driver to plug in
any household appliance. Heating can be accomplished with a $20
portable heater.  Likewise we've seen many drivers use portable
air conditioning units mounted in the passenger window or in a
side access panel. Complete solution can be installed by drivers
for under $200. Other heavy-duty units are also available designed
specifically for heavy-duty trucks. 

Use of shore power not only reduces emissions and fuel waste, but
also saves drivers and fleets money. It also requires very little
up from investment from fleets and drivers. 

The cost to install Shurepower's services is in line with the
lower end of California's funding goals and is one half to one
quarter the cost of other TSE providers. 

All major truck manufacturers offer shore power as an option or as
standard equipment on their sleeper cab models.  Most also offer
electric heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units. An
online study conducted by Xantrex showed that over 90% of drivers
would use shore power if it was widely available.  Shurepower is
currently addressing the need for more shore power TSE locations.


Shurepower can also provide "advanced" TSE that includes heating
and air conditioning as other "off-board" TSE providers. 

Shurepower's facilities are the most cost effective idle-reduction
solution from a funding stand point as well as for drivers. 
Shurepower is also the most efficient technology available today.
If using renewable energy the total emissions associated with our
services is negligible. 

Using Shurepower's services will benefit the general public by
creating healthier air, reducing green house gasses, lowering
freight costs and creating potentially safer roads.  Please find
the attached information and let us know if you have any
questions.