Idle Reduction

Basics

• Numerous Systems (and Government Policies) aimed at reducing Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles Spent Running on Idle

Methods

• Auxiliary Power Units (Can be more efficient Generators than the main engine) (Similar concept but for heating coolant supposedly?)
• Cold Ironing (For ships. This is also typically used in the context of Container Ships , but it can apply to smaller ones as well!)
• Truck Stop Electrification
  • Parking Lot Electrification ?
• Idle management/control
  • Efficient Driving
  • Start-Stop Systems
  • Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Internal Links

• Efficient Energy Use Practices (Needs a better name, essentially "don't leave the lights + fan + GIANT pc on when not in use, etc)

External Links

• The Wikipedia Page on Idle Reduction