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. |
Cost |
Ongoing financial assistance through grants and a revolving loan fund |
Funding Sources |
$3.0 million Oregon Transportation Infrastructure Bank
loan backed by equipment 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 |
More than 5,000 on-board units deployed by March 2011. 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 |