Latest Trends and Technologies for Outreach Vehicles Kim Jones & Michael Swendrowski Association of...
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Latest Trends and Technologies for Outreach Vehicles Kim Jones & Michael Swendrowski Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services Conference October
Latest Trends and Technologies for Outreach Vehicles Kim Jones
& Michael Swendrowski Association of Bookmobile and Outreach
Services Conference October 10-12, 2012 Richmond, VA
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Lean and Green! Smaller vehicles Hybrid and alternative fuels
Eco-friendly Green features
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Smaller Vehicles Choices are on the way!
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Fiat Ducato European roots Rear wheel drive May fall under Ram
brand Due 2013
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Ford Transit Jumbo Also European Replacing Econoline van US
debut expected 2013
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Mercedes-Benz/Freightliner Sprinter Proven US track record
Current supply issues with bus version
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Sprinter Bookmobiles
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Efficient Design
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Hybrid and Alternative Fuels Viable options.
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Hybrid Drivelines Mendocino County Rochester PL Diesel electric
Electric to 34mph 25% fuel improvement Available to 30,000lbs
GVWR
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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
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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
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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)
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Green Technologies In high demand!
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Solar 120-140 watts per panel Charges batteries for both DC and
AC power (with inverter) Can be retrofitted Virtually zero
maintenance!
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Inverters Reduces generator run time Clean & quiet source
of power Onan Hybrid Power Systems discontinued