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1 2 | BULLDOG | 2 0 1 6 V 1 COVER STORY operational practices. "In each of these areas we have identifi ed specifi c technology solu- tions or practices that are commercially avail- able that result in improved mpg," Roeth says. "While no fl eet can deploy all of them, every fl eet can use some of them." Practices such as optimizing engine param- eters for fuel effi ciency can result in fuel economy improvements in the 5- to 8-per- cent range, Roeth says. Mack Trucks' century-plus commitment to integrated design and manufacturing takes this quest for truck effi ciency to a higher level, according to Stu Russoli, Mack highway product marketing manager. When a cus- tomer sits down with a sales representative to spec out a Mack ® truck, Mack's truck order- ing system helps to present the most effi cient spec for an application. It identifi es the most fuel effi cient rear axle ratio, engine performance strategy and trans- mission for the engine chosen. The tool also identifi es EPA SmartWay™ certifi ed compo- nents such as bumpers, mirrors, aerodynamic aids and low rolling resistance tires to make it as easy as possible to spec for fuel economy. "The Mack Pinnacle™ is one of the most increasing the amount of product loaded in each trailer, and improving miles per gallon through driver behavioral programs such as reduced idling, we have signifi cantly reduced our emissions of CO2, NOx and particulate matter per loaded mile since 2009." "We have similar environmental goals for our fi xed facilities, including improving energy effi ciency, reducing greenhouse-gas emis- sions, decreasing water consumption and others," Dzojko says. "We've met most of these goals through productivity improve- ments and starting up new, more effi cient facilities." Promote your efforts ESD Global's Lehrer says consistency of messaging is important when presenting your commitment to environmental responsibility. You have to send the message that as a com- pany you are dedicated to the environment, he says, and make it part of your corporate brand. "Once that consistency of messaging gets out, most people really want to buy into it," he adds. fuel effi cient tractors out on the road today," says Russoli. "Mack's integrated powertrain is by design a highly effi cient system and it has enabled even greater fuel economy improvements as we move into our upcoming GHG17 (greenhouse gas) engine updates." Trailer skirts, automated manual transmis- sions, tire-pressure-monitoring systems and APUs to reduce idling are some of the tech- nologies in which fl eets are investing. Another popular option is telematics to monitor fuel consumption and focus on driver training for maximized fuel economy. Mack's GuardDog Connect telematics platform enables a num- ber of fl eet management technologies to sup- port this option. Fleets that participated in NACFE's Fleet Fuel Study showed average fuel economy of 7 mpg in 2014 compared with the national average of 6.1 mpg. They did this by adopt- ing a variety of technologies, and the result was a fuel savings of $9,000 per truck per year. Tim Dzojko, fl eet engineering specialist at Air Products and Chemicals Inc., says, "Through our fl eet effi ciency programs, which include replacement of pre-emission engines, A well-constructed, well-insulated building can have a big impact on your energy usage. Here are ways to evaluate and improve existing energy-effi cient features. Greening your facility Insulation Control the building's envelope with the right insulation, heating and cooling features. For new construction, position the building for maximum daylight. Lighting matters Lighting is really an energy-intensive aspect of operating a building, and it's best to start by using as much natural lighting as possible. For other types of lighting, there are two cur- rent trends: a move to LEDs and the use of intelligent, motion-sensor lighting systems. Zoned HVAC and air quality Not all space is created equal when it comes to heating, ventilation and air conditioning needs. Zoning your heating and air conditioning allows you to manage the air quality of various areas of your operation. If you're operating a shop, you'll want to think about measuring the amount of outdoor air and exhaust air. Energy assessment An energy audit can be an extensive endeavor requiring engineers, but you can also do a simple energy assessment using in-house staff to inventory types of light fi xtures and age and condition of utilities. Evaluate this information and main- tenance records to determine whether any of those systems are candi- dates for replacement and possible tax credits avail- able for exchang- ing older systems for newer ones that are more energy effi cient. Source: US Green Building Council http://www.usgbc.org/