FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Michael Sharer
June 21, 2012
610-939-0480
msharer@ecycle.comeCycle, Inc., announces low voltage air-conditioning for Police Cars.
(Temple, PA) – eCycle, Incorporated, a leading global manufacturer of low voltage direct compressor drives, has announced a new air-conditioning module for police cars and municipal vehicles. The low voltage, low cost, ultra-efficient DC air-conditioning solution produces up to 16,000 BTU/hr and can be easily installed in virtually any vehicle.
A typical police car idles up to 5-7 hours during a 10 hour patrol shift. Unnecessary idling amounts to increased fuel and maintenance costs, as well as harmful emissions. By removing the air-conditioning load from the engine, utility is expanded and efficiency is significantly improved. The climate control system functions independent of the engine and utilizes battery power to provide high levels of rapid cooling, even under extreme conditions.
Operating the vehicle’s AC system directly from batteries enables the operator to turn off the engine without sacrificing cabin climate. Installing eCycle compressor drives can help off-set costs by 25%, or more, and will pay for themselves within the first few month’s of use.
“eCycle has been selling electrically driven compressor drives for many years to a wide variety of markets,” said Michael Sharer, eCycle’s Vice President of Marketing. “We believe police cars, emergency vehicles and other municipal vehicles, such as trucks and maintenance equipment, will benefit the most by saving local governments thousands of dollars annually per vehicle”, he added.
“eCycle’s low voltage air-conditioning unit is a superior product in both design and performance and will set new standards in climate control technology,” said Daniel Sodomsky, eCycle’s President.
The Tallahassee Police department has been installing eCycle’s compressor drive system in its police cars with excellent results. According to energy.gov, the city intends to eventually outfit all police cars with idle reduction technologies. Similar equipment is being developed for other fleet vehicles that idle for several hours a day, such as the city’s utility bucket trucks. Officials have calculated per vehicle fuel savings of $2,000 annually, as well as a 30% increase in vehicle lifespan.
Recently, Red Dot, a larger commercial refrigeration company, began offering some eCycle compressor drives in its catalog.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Michael Sharer
December 4, 2011
610-939-0480
msharer@ecycle.com
(Temple, PA December 4, 2011) – eCycle, Incorporated, a manufacturer of high efficiency brushless motor/generators and controls, announced today it is concluding all projects with the Airflow Truck Company.
After an internal review, eCycle management determined the company can only support key development projects utilizing its equipment and technology. “We worked with Airflow for a number of years and found the project was not on pace with the original plan”, said Michael Sharer, eCycle’s Vice President of Marketing. “We wish Airflow all the best.”
eCycle will continue to support its customers in the transportation market with its innovative line of accessory drives that reduce idling, improve system efficiencies and save fuel.
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