Great news for the heavy-duty trucking industry! A new whitepaper, developed through a collaboration between energy storage leader Dragonfly Energy and truck manufacturing giant PACCAR Inc., highlights a powerful solution to one of trucking’s biggest challenges: excessive engine idling.

The paper, Reducing Idle Time & Fuel Costs: Lithium Powered Solutions for Commercial Fleets, validates the significant benefits of switching to lithium-powered idle-reduction systems, such as all-electric Auxiliary Power Units (APUs).

Key takeaways from the study:

• Massive Fuel Savings: Lithium-powered systems lead to significant reductions in fuel consumption and idle hours compared to traditional diesel APUs and AGM battery systems.
• Enhanced Driver Comfort: The technology provides reliable power for a full 10-hour rest period, ensuring sleeper climate control operation without disruptive engine restarts.
• Reduced Maintenance: By eliminating unnecessary idling, fleets can achieve lower maintenance costs and extend the overall lifespan of their engines.

The findings, validated by rigorous testing at the PACCAR Technical Center and confirmed through real-world fleet trials, clearly demonstrate that lithium-ion technology is a reliable, cost-effective path toward greater operational efficiency and a reduced carbon footprint in the commercial trucking sector.

To learn more about the findings and the future of trucking power solutions, read the full press release here: Dragonfly Energy Collaborates with PACCAR on Whitepaper Addressing Lithium-Powered Solutions to Reduce Idling and Fuel Costs in Trucking

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