1 Clean Cities Coalition Conference Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Advanced Travel Center Electrification ® (ATE)
2 IdleAire ATE Comprehensive Technology Idling alternative Improved driver environment Driver retention / recruiting Remote training tool Truckstop financial incentive Network of 131 Locations in 34 States ~8,500 ATE Parking Spaces 29 + Million Hours of Service More Than 2.8 Million Visits 29 + Million Gallons of Fuel Conserved 310,000 + Metric Tons Diesel Emissions Prevented No Expensive Truck Retrofits PROVEN!
3 Immediate Benefits ATE technology allows the driver to turn engine completely off Reduced idling results in: Instant and local emission reductions Instant fuel savings Quieter Neighborhoods Safer Highways Only retrofit for truck is a $10 window adapter
4 IdleAire Today Company History Incorporated in Headquartered in Knoxville, TN Two IdleAire Patents for HVAC, Electricity and Other Services to a “parked vehicle” Awards R&D Magazine: “One of the 100 most technologically significant products for 2002” U.S. EPA & State of Texas: Clean Air Excellence Awards California: Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award 2003 Signpost Survey: 1,143 Random Drivers. IdleAire Rated Among Most Requested Non-Payroll Benefits
5 The ATE Intelligent Truss System Safe Remote Controlled Electricity National Electric Code §626 Compliant Easy Access for Upgrades and Maintenance Safe from Impact and Water Damage Safe Pull-Through or Nose-In Parking No Net Parking Space Loss in Truckstops
6 Overhead Services Delivery ATE ShorePower & More Standard Services Remote Controlled Power 120/208 VAC ShorePower Filtered, UV Treated Heat and Air In-Cab Touch Screen Computer – Services Access and Control – Internet Access & Satellite TV Telephone Connection Optional Services Video & Movies on Demand In-Cab Training (J.J. Keller) Discount Long Distance Calling Ethernet & WiFi Internet Connections Gold Member Discount Card
7 The ATE System Service Module (front)
8 Easy Access, Simple Installation
9 Products and Services Basic TV Basic Services HVAC and Shore Power Electricity Basic Satellite TV (22 Channels) Local Telephone and Internet Access 24 Hour Onsite and Telephone Support Cost $2.18/hr Retail $1.85/hr Fleet or Gold Card Discount Premium Services Premium Satellite TV Movies-On-Demand Internet Access Other Products Gold Card Membership Computer Accessories J.J. Keller Video Training Lessons Offer Safety Skills and Training Provide Driver Certification Keep Drivers on the Road In-cab Training
10 All ATE Partners Benefit Filtered/UV-Treated HVAC Stops Idling Noise & Vibration Improves Quality of Rest New Entertainment & Communication Features Truck Drivers Reduces Fuel, Maintenance and Insurance Costs Hedge Against 120% Driver Turnover Improves Communications and Logistics Management Fleet Owners No Capital Investment (Infinite ROI) Substantial Parking Lot Revenues Stops Idling Noise & Emissions Competitive Advantage in Attracting Drivers Truckstops & Fleet Terminals Stops Idling Noise Stops Idling Emissions Compliance with Clean Air Act Reduces Health Costs Stops CO Poisoning Reduces Illegal Parking Stops Fuel Waste Efficient Energy Use Helps to Improve Highway Safety Environment & Community
11 ATE Public Benefits 29 + million gallons of diesel fuel saved 310,000 + metric tons of emissions prevented Drivers rest better, improving their attentiveness on the road Quieter neighborhoods
12 Driver Value Proposition Quiet, Restful Sleep 30% of truck accidents due to sleep deprivation Loss of quality sleep unhealthy Healthier Air to Breathe Filters out PM – a carcinogen UVC light kills bacteria High Capacity, Thermostatically Controlled Air Removes extreme temperature conditions Convenient & comfortable Stress Reducing TV, Movies & Internet 66 satellite TV channels Movie range - new releases to classics Internet access for private, convenient communication with family and friends Easy to Use Software driven Touch screen technology Always improving Easier, Safer Parking Loss of income during downtime Demerits for fleet repair cost
13 Strong Relationship With Travel Center Operators Awards “Best of Best” travel center sites 7 of the top 8 travel centers and associations
14 Strong Momentum With Fleet Operators Agreements with 2,400 + Fleets and 355,000 + IdleAire Accounts have been Issued 15% “fleet” retail discount 30% of the largest 118 U.S. long-haul fleets More Locations = Increased Fleet Usage Fleet Usage Climbing Recently Due to Broader Network of Locations More ATE availability Greater recognition among fleets
15 Trucking Industry Status: Big Picture and Recent Trends Freight (billions of tons) Trucking Industry Delivers 88% of Nation’s Freight Congestion on Highways will Increase as Economic Growth Outpaces Infrastructure With Higher Freight Demand, More Trucks and Heightened Emissions Are Expected ATE is an Environmental Mitigation Tool For Expansion and Development Freight (billions of tons) Freight Volatility - higher in 2007 Fleet Consolidation – big fleets continue to acquire smaller fleets Retail Diesel Fuel Prices $3.82/gal. national average last week $2.69/gal. for the same week in 2007 (an annual increase of more than 40%) Driver Turnover – 120% + annually with a shortage of drivers
16 Network of Locations Site Selection Criteria Interstate highway or other primary freight lane High quality driver amenities i.e. good hot food, clean hot showers Minimum 50 ATE spaces; 35% - 40% of total parking spaces day survey of trucks parked and idling at the site Fleet Importance Convenient to “Freight Lanes” and Customer deliveries Avoids “Out of Route” Driving Costs IdleAire value proposition: cost savings, driver retention / recruitment, remote training Driver Importance Convenient to freight lanes and available within HOS constraints Availability = more frequent use Travel Center Importance Consistent products and services across brand Building strong business relationships
17 IdleAire – 131 ATE Locations Nationwide
18 3 ATE Locations in Louisiana Louisiana IdleAire Sites Petro #10 – Hammond I-12, Exit ATE Units Petro #8 – Shreveport I-20, Exit 8 72 ATE Units TA #180 – Slidell I-10, Exit ATE Units
19 ATE Emission Reductions in Louisiana From Site Opening to Date ReductionFactor CO: metric tons (56.14 grams/hr) (carbon monoxide) CO 2 : 6, metric tons (10,397 grams/hr) (carbon dioxide) NO X : metric tons (135 grams/hr) (nitrogen oxides) PM: 2.15 metric tons (3.68 grams/hr) (particulate matter) VOC: 4.00 metric tons (6.84 grams/hr) (volatile organic compounds) Total Reductions: 6, metric tons
20 Calculating ATE Emission Reductions Emission*Single Truck (Grams/Hour) 50 ATE Spaces Annual Estimate for a Sample Installation (10 Hours/Day) (Metric Tons/Year) CO (Carbon Monoxide) CO 2 (Carbon Dioxide) 10, , NO X (Nitrogen Oxide) PM (Particulate Matter) VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) Total 10, grams1, metric tons *The emission factors for CO and VOC come from EPA’s Mobile6 Emissions Model to estimate the emissions from idling trucks. NO X and PM factors are calculated based on 2004 EPA Guidance. Diesel CO 2 emission values are based on Argonne models.
21 Summary Benefits for All Partners 131 Location ATE Network and Growing Onsite and Telephone 24-hour Driver Support Truckstop Receives New Revenue Stream with No Capital Investment Driver, Truckstop and Community Enjoy Cleaner & Quieter Environment Reduces Driver Sleep Deprivation and Fatigue Improves Driver Safety Provides Cab with a Clean Air Source Truck Owner Saves from Costs of Idling: Fuel Use Maintenance Expenses Wear and Repair Costs Helps Retain Drivers Reduces Driver Turnover Recruits New Drivers
22 Truckstop Electrification for the 21 st Century Bill Brothers 410 N. Cedar Bluff Road, Suite 200 Knoxville, TN Tele: Fax: