Pepco Debuts Hybrid Bucket Truck Program in Rockville:Pilot Project Will Help Save Fuel and Reduce Emissions |
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Pepco
Source: PressReleasePoint.com
30 January 2007
As part of an environmental management program, Pepco is adding a 42-foot hybrid bucket truck to its Rockville fleet. The vehicle - an International Diesel Chassis with an Eaton Hybrid drive-train assembly - is the first in a joint project between Pepco and Eaton Industries. The companies will evaluate the truck's performance during the next 12 months.
The hybrid truck will produce significantly less emissions and help lower Pepco's fuel costs. In addition to other energy-saving features, the truck is equipped to operate the utility bucket in an electric-only mode with the engine off. This feature eliminates engine noise and significantly reduces emissions while workers maintain utility equipment.
WHAT: Hybrid Bucket Truck Training for Pepco Drivers
WHEN: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007
WHERE: Pepco, Rockville Service Center
500 Gaither Road , Rockville Maryland
Directions:
Traveling north on Rockville Pike from Capitol Beltway
Left on Gude Drive
Right on Gaither Drive
Left at first driveway onto Pepco property
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Pepco, a subsidiary of Pepco Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: POM), delivers safe, reliable and affordable electric service to more than 745,000 customers in Maryland and the District of Columbia.