Latest Trends and Technologies for Outreach Vehicles
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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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