Anti-idling is the practice of turning off a vehicle’s engine or piece of equipment when it is not in use rather than allowing it to idle. Some advantages of anti-idling include:

 

Fuel Savings

  • Turning off the engine when not in use can significantly reduce fuel consumption, leading to significant cost savings over time.

 

Reduced Emissions

  • Idling engines produce emissions that can harm the environment and human health. By reducing idling time, anti-idling can help to reduce emissions.

 

Noise Reduction

  • Idling engines can be a source of noise pollution. By reducing idling time, anti-idling can help to reduce noise pollution.

 

Maintenance Cost Reduction

  • Running the engine when not in use can put unnecessary wear and tear on the engine and other components, leading to increased maintenance costs. By reducing idling time, anti-idling can help to reduce maintenance costs.

 

Increased Battery Life

  • When a vehicle is idling, the battery is being used to power the electrical systems, and turning off the engine when not in use can increase the battery life.

 

Compliance with Regulations

  • Many municipalities and states have laws and regulations that limit or prohibit idling, and failure to comply with these regulations can result in fines. Anti-idling can help to ensure compliance with these regulations.

 

Better for the Environment

  • Anti-idling is also better for the environment as it reduces the number of pollutants released into the air and helps preserve natural resources.

 

How can you reduce your fleet’s idle time? The EPEQ® Idle Management (EPEQ® IM) by Vanair®, a Lincoln Electric Company, can help significantly reduce time spent idling for fleets in order to save costs on fuel, maintenance, and support the environment. Learn more at epeqidlemanagement.com.

 

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