Location |
I-5 Corridor, Oregon |
Project Sponsor / Borrower |
Oregon Department of Transportation Oregon Department of Energy Other Partners: U.S. DOT, U.S. EPA, SmartWay Transport Partnership, West Coast Diesel Collaborative, the trucking industry, and Cascade Sierra Solutions |
Program Areas |
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Mode |
Truck |
Description |
Cascade Sierra Solutions (CSS), a non-profit organization, is responsible for deploying the SmartWay Upgrade Kits, which can include:
SmartWay Upgrade Kits can reduce fuel consumption, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxide emissions by 10 to 15 percent. When the kit includes an exhaust after-treatment device, particulate matter emissions are reduced by 25 to 90 percent, depending upon the type of technology. CSS has upgraded over 2000 trucks owned by trucking businesses from all 48 contiguous states and Alaska. These businesses are benefiting financially from over 5.5 million gallons of fuel savings to date. Idle reduction equipment upgrades typically produce more savings than their monthly equipment payments. This is possible because CSS combines grants, tax credits, business incentives, and private sector financing to offer truck owners an affordable below-market financing package. CSS has received environmental awards from U.S. DOT in 2007 and the U.S. EPA SmartWay Program in 2006, 2007 and 2008 for achievements in improving air quality along transportation corridors.
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Cost |
$5.0 million |
Funding Sources |
Sales |
Project Delivery / Contract Method |
Not applicable |
Private Partner |
Cascade Sierra Solutions EPA West Coast Diesel Collaborative EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership Trucking industry |
Project Advisors / Consultants |
Not applicable |
Lenders |
Oregon Transportation Infrastructure Bank (OTIB) |
Duration / Status |
2000 on-board units deployed by 2008. Goal of upgrading 30,000 trucks by 2013. |
Financial Status |
Not applicable |
Innovations |
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Related Links / Articles |
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Contacts |
Diane Turchetta |