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Cutting Fuel Costs with Idle Smart

LaunchIt Public Relations
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Idle Smart is a patented idle reduction solution that automatically starts and stops vehicle engines to maintain cabin temperatures while reducing fuel consumption and costs for fleets. Ibbetson Brothers, a trucking and farming operation, has installed Idle Smart units in four of its trucks and estimates savings of 10 or more gallons of fuel per day, saving $200 per week. Ibbetson Brothers plans to install Idle Smart in three more vehicles based on the performance and fuel savings of the first unit. Idle Smart has also enhanced its solution to work more easily across all vehicle models and automatically turn off when drivers are not in their vehicles.

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Cutting Fuel Costs with Idle Smart Ibbetson Bros. reports benefits and savings from the idle reduction solution Leawood, Kansas December 17, 2013 Idle Smart, the provider of a patented idle reduction solution designed to save fuel for fleets and drivers, today announced that Ibbetson Brothers, a farm and trucking operation in Yates Center, Kansas, is realizing fuel saving and other benefits from its use of the companys solution. Ibbetson Bros. is installing Idle Smart in four trucks used to haul hay to dairies and feedlots, and other commodities in over-the-road specialized, flatbed and heavy haul transportation service. Weve already seen a payback on our first Idle Smart unit, said Rick Sievers, a driver for the company. In the summer, we estimate were saving ten or more gallons per day, six days a week with Idle Smart compared to idling the truck. Even at 50 gallons per week in reduced fuel consumption that can save us $200 weekly. Along with fuel savings, Idle Smart also eliminates any cost for maintenance on an APU, doesnt add weight to the vehicle, and its very simple to program and use, Sievers added. You just turn it on and go, and any issue with noise when the engine starts is more about the engine. In some trucks you dont even notice. Based on the performance of our first Idle Smart unit on a Volvo tractor were purchasing three more for a 2006 Freightliner, a new Kenworth, and a 2014 Freightliner. We ran into a hurdle with the newest Freightliner because its design was different, but Idle Smart stayed on it. They kept us informed as they addressed the issue, and quickly made sure it would work correctly. One of the newest features of Idle Smart is a design that enables the solution to be implemented more easily on every 2007 and newer truck make and model, and it can be easily moved to new vehicles in the fleet. Additionally, Idle Smart Fuel Optimization Software now utilizes a new algorithm that determines when to automatically turn off the unit, saving unnecessary idling if the system is left on when the driver is not in the vehicle. Idle Smart continuously monitors interior and ambient temperatures and starts and stops a vehicle to maintain desired cabin temperature and reduce fuel consumption. Fully customizable and password protected, programming
temperature and timer settings with the Idle Smart solution is easily accomplished using the units intuitive display and menu driven format. Were hearing from more customers like Ibbetson Bros. about the value they are receiving from their investment in Idle Smart, said Ryan Bennett VP, Product and Marketing. Many of our latest enhancements are the result of feedback from fleets and drivers who are using Idle Smart to realize a reduction of up to 70 percent from our fuel saving solution. The Idle Smart idle reduction solution includes under dash and display units, the Idle Smart ProSmart Harness for ECM communication, Idle Smart Fuel Optimization Software, and all necessary system installation components. About Idle Smart Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Leawood, Kansas, Idle Smart is the developer and provider of a patented idle reduction solution designed to save fuel for fleets and drivers. The only engine start/stop solution that starts and stops engines automatically based on cabin temperature preferences, Idle Smart is backed by a Lifetime Product Warranty and a 100% Money Back Guarantee. Idle Smart is a proud supporter of Hope for the Warriors速. For more information: www.idlesmart.com Media Contact: Susan Fall LaunchIt Public Relations 858-490-1050 susan@launchitpr.com www.LaunchItPR.com

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Cutting Fuel Costs with Idle Smart

  • 1. Cutting Fuel Costs with Idle Smart Ibbetson Bros. reports benefits and savings from the idle reduction solution Leawood, Kansas December 17, 2013 Idle Smart, the provider of a patented idle reduction solution designed to save fuel for fleets and drivers, today announced that Ibbetson Brothers, a farm and trucking operation in Yates Center, Kansas, is realizing fuel saving and other benefits from its use of the companys solution. Ibbetson Bros. is installing Idle Smart in four trucks used to haul hay to dairies and feedlots, and other commodities in over-the-road specialized, flatbed and heavy haul transportation service. Weve already seen a payback on our first Idle Smart unit, said Rick Sievers, a driver for the company. In the summer, we estimate were saving ten or more gallons per day, six days a week with Idle Smart compared to idling the truck. Even at 50 gallons per week in reduced fuel consumption that can save us $200 weekly. Along with fuel savings, Idle Smart also eliminates any cost for maintenance on an APU, doesnt add weight to the vehicle, and its very simple to program and use, Sievers added. You just turn it on and go, and any issue with noise when the engine starts is more about the engine. In some trucks you dont even notice. Based on the performance of our first Idle Smart unit on a Volvo tractor were purchasing three more for a 2006 Freightliner, a new Kenworth, and a 2014 Freightliner. We ran into a hurdle with the newest Freightliner because its design was different, but Idle Smart stayed on it. They kept us informed as they addressed the issue, and quickly made sure it would work correctly. One of the newest features of Idle Smart is a design that enables the solution to be implemented more easily on every 2007 and newer truck make and model, and it can be easily moved to new vehicles in the fleet. Additionally, Idle Smart Fuel Optimization Software now utilizes a new algorithm that determines when to automatically turn off the unit, saving unnecessary idling if the system is left on when the driver is not in the vehicle. Idle Smart continuously monitors interior and ambient temperatures and starts and stops a vehicle to maintain desired cabin temperature and reduce fuel consumption. Fully customizable and password protected, programming
  • 2. temperature and timer settings with the Idle Smart solution is easily accomplished using the units intuitive display and menu driven format. Were hearing from more customers like Ibbetson Bros. about the value they are receiving from their investment in Idle Smart, said Ryan Bennett VP, Product and Marketing. Many of our latest enhancements are the result of feedback from fleets and drivers who are using Idle Smart to realize a reduction of up to 70 percent from our fuel saving solution. The Idle Smart idle reduction solution includes under dash and display units, the Idle Smart ProSmart Harness for ECM communication, Idle Smart Fuel Optimization Software, and all necessary system installation components. About Idle Smart Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Leawood, Kansas, Idle Smart is the developer and provider of a patented idle reduction solution designed to save fuel for fleets and drivers. The only engine start/stop solution that starts and stops engines automatically based on cabin temperature preferences, Idle Smart is backed by a Lifetime Product Warranty and a 100% Money Back Guarantee. Idle Smart is a proud supporter of Hope for the Warriors速. For more information: www.idlesmart.com Media Contact: Susan Fall LaunchIt Public Relations 858-490-1050 susan@launchitpr.com www.LaunchItPR.com