Transcript Latest Trends and Technologies for Outreach Vehicles

Latest Trends and Technologies
for Outreach Vehicles
Kim Jones & Michael Swendrowski
Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services
Conference
October 10-12, 2012
Richmond, VA
Lean and Green!
 Smaller vehicles
 Hybrid and alternative fuels
 Eco-friendly “Green” features
Smaller Vehicles
Choices are on the way!
Fiat Ducato
 European roots
 Rear wheel drive
 May fall under Ram brand
 Due 2013
Ford Transit Jumbo
 Also European
 Replacing Econoline van
 US debut expected 2013
Mercedes-Benz/Freightliner Sprinter
 Proven US track record
 Current supply issues with bus
version
Sprinter Bookmobiles
Efficient Design
Efficient Design
Hybrid and Alternative Fuels
Viable options.
Hybrid Drivelines
 Diesel electric
 Electric to 34mph
 25% fuel improvement
Rochester PL
Mendocino County
 Available to 30,000lbs GVWR
Hydrogen Fuel Cells
 Several attempts over years
 Resurgence with new natural gas
reserves
 Infrastructure expected to grow
significantly in next 5 years
 UPS Sprinter in operation since
2003
Clean Diesel
 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD)
current standard – since 2010
 90% reduction in pollution since
2006
 Particulate matter at near-zero
levels
 Diesel has always been more
efficient than gasoline
Bio-diesel
 B5 (5%) acceptable in most diesel
engines
 Some approve to B20 (20%)
 Can be made from vegetable oils,
animal fats, or recycled restaurant
greases
 2% lower fuel economy for B20
(10% lower for B100)
Green Technologies
In high demand!
Solar
 120-140 watts per panel
 Charges batteries for both DC and
AC power (with inverter)
 Can be retrofitted
 Virtually zero maintenance!
Inverters
 Reduces generator run time
 Clean & quiet source of power
 Onan Hybrid Power Systems discontinued 
Eco-friendly Finishes
 Cork flooring
 Bamboo flooring
 Recycled carpets
 Low VOC plywood
Lightweight Materials
 Aluminum bodies and wheels
 Less weight (and corrosion)
 Aluminum shelving
 700lb. typical weight savings
 Thinner substrates
 ½” vs. ¾” = 22lbs per 4x8 sheet
 10% weight reduction = 5% fuel
efficiency gain
LED Lighting
 Costs have dropped
 Nearly “standard”
 Warmer light frequency
 Very efficient
Natural Lighting
 Skylights
 Windows
 Light color choices
Thank you!
Have a wonderful conference!
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