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Article: New Johnston County Truck Electrification Stations Will Reduce Pollution, Save Fuel.
- Article from:
- Global Warming Focus
- Article date:
- November 2, 2009
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Big Boys Truck Stop in Kenly, N.C., today unveiled the East Coast's first Shorepower truck electrification stations that will reduce air pollution and save fuel. The Johnston County truck stop along Interstate 95 installed the new electrification stations to allow resting long-haul truck drivers to plug in to electricity to run their onboard amenities, such as TVs and air conditioning, instead of idling their engines.
"We believe that even a local, family-owned truck stop can take the initiative to make a difference in this world," said Wendi Powell, manager of Big Boys Truck Stop. "We hope that others will also seek out green technology opportunities that ...