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What do you think of Truck Stop Electrification? There is a company that is installing an idling alternative in truck stops. Do you think this alternative is better or worse than others? What are the pros and cons? thanks |
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TSE serves it’s purpose, however it has its limitations, first that, it is a stationary alternative, it does not go where the truck goes, the truck has to go to it; which brings me to the next point; there are over 1.8 million Class 6 & 7 vehicles on the road and over 2.4 million Class 8 vehicles on the road in which 1/2 million + have sleepers, there are only so many parking spots out there so you have jockey for position to get one of the parking spots that have TSE. As an alternative to idling I think it is a good thing and it is as good as any other solution out there. Pro’s are that it provides both heat & cool with many of the amenities of home (in some cases) like telephone connection, internet etc. It is relatively cheap depending on the package that you buy. Cons are that it is stationary and that there are only so many parking spaces outfitted with them. It is costly to produce electricity and that is the source which powers them. |
