Eco-Star

Anti-Idle System With Stop/Start Technology

By Dick Collier

**Reducing Idle Time and Emissions**

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Discussion Points What is it? Why do you need it? General Overview

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What is it? An electronic device that automatically

shuts off the idling engine when triggered by an event …..

Then restarts it again automatically

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Why do you need it? Saves Fuel Helps stop excessive idling Reduce CO2 emissions into the air

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General Overview Intelligent technology

No Driver Intervention Required Monitors chassis data

Battery voltage Transmission range Vehicle speed

Auto Stop Triggers (turns off engine) Driver Door Open Passenger Door Open 15 sec time-out

Auto Restart Triggers Stepping on service brake Low battery voltage

Manual Restart Ignition key

System Overrides A/C active Heater active

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Eco-Star is available as an option on the CalACT Contract – Option “aa”

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Performance

Gals Saved $ Saved Lbs CO2 Test Period 113 Gals $ 453 2,152 Lbs 1 year

Estimated Cost of Eco-Star installed - $800Federal Grant Percentage – 80%Actual Agency Acquistion Cost - $160Payback Period – 4.8 months

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One Year Evaluation Constants:

0.61 gal/hr @ idle (confirmed lab & field tests)

19 lbs CO2/gal (per U.S. EPA for typical gasoline)

Ave cost of fuel - $4.00/gal

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This is technology that saves you operational costs every year

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THANK YOU

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