Pony Pack, Inc.

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Pony Pack, Inc.

• J. Rex Greer, Inventor/President
• Presentation at Businesses for the Bay
• January 30, 2006

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Why Do Truckers Idle?Four Common Scenarios

• Maintain engine warmth in freezing conditions.
• Charge batteries and run power Inverters for
  110VAC appliances.
• Maintain cab/sleeper comfort HEAT in the winter
  months.
• Maintain cab/sleeper comfort AIR CONDITIONING in
  the summer months.

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When Do Truckers Idle?

• During federally mandated rest periods (10 Hours
  per Day).
• Waiting to load or unload.
• At scales and ports-of-entry.
• Prevent cold starts or warm-up engine after cold
  start.

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What are the effects of Idling?

• High horsepower engines use 0.8 to 1.5 gallons of
  fuel per hour.
• Decreased oil life.
• Increased maintenance and overhaul costs.
• Increased exhaust emissions.
• Reduced profit margins for the owner.

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What are the Available Options?

• Advanced Truck Stop Electrification (ATSE).
• Truck Stop Electrification (TSE).
• Generator Sets (GenSet) and AC powered
  appliances.
• Battery powered solutions.
• Legislation Let em suffer!
• Auxiliary Power Units (APU).

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Definition Auxiliary Power Unit

• An Auxiliary Power Unit is a single piece of
  equipment that provides coverage for the four
  common idling scenarios.
• Also provides backup air conditioning and
  charging systems in case of certain truck system
  failures.
• Fully integrates with on-board equipment.

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What Is Pony Pack, Inc.?

• Pony Pack manufactures Auxiliary Power Units in
  Albuquerque, NM and markets them for
  over-the-road trucks.

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The Pony Pack Philosophy

• Use as much of the on-board existing equipment as
  possible to minimize weight and maximize space
  savings.
• Utilize service parts that are widely available
  through existing supply lines.
• Run everything except the drive shaft.
• Use an inverter if the driver needs 110 volt
  power.

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The Pony Pack Unit

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Pony Pack and Research

• Clean Cities grant for idle reduction data
  acquisition. (www.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/sep_
  04_idle.html)
• Provide support for Smart Way Transport kickoff
  with EPA and Oakridge National Lab.
• Provide support for UC Davis Project.
• Work with the Navy, Border Patrol, and Army.

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Pony Pack Mounting

• Steel frame mounts to available 24 inch section
  of truck frame.
• Aluminum base plate mounts to steel frame.
• Base plate is isolated from steel frame via four
  rubber mounts.
• Rubber Isolation reduces noise and vibration in
  the cab/sleeper.

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Pony Pack Connections

• At the unit
• Coolant supply.
• Coolant feed.
• A/C suction.
• A/C Pressure.
• Battery voltage and ground.
• Wiring to control panel.
• Fuel Supply.

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Pony Pack Connections

• In the engine compartment
• Cab heat pump.
• Engine cooling system.
• Existing A/C system
• Shunt valve.
• Suction tee.

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Pony Pack Connections

• In the truck
• Control Panel.
• Wires run behind dash and trim.

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Pony Pack Specifications

• 10.8 HP Kubota Diesel engine.
• Two cylinders.
• Uses same fuel as truck engine
• Low sulfur fuels reduce our emissions.
• Urea additives reduce our emissions also.
• Can run bio-diesel as well.
• 0.2 gallons per hour fuel consumption.
• Reduced emissions compared to truck engine.

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Pony Pack Specifications

• Common parts
• A/C compressor and alternator fit current Ford
  Powerstroke Pickup trucks.
• Modine condenser and radiator.
• Gates belts and hoses.
• Standard oil and fuel filters we supply cross
  reference list to most manufacturers.
• Permanent washable air cleaner with spare element
  and cleaning kit.

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Pony Pack Operation

• The Pony Pack provides
• Cab and sleeper heating as if the truck were
  running.
• Cab and sleeper air conditioning as if the truck
  were running.
• Engine warming.
• 110 amps of DC power for battery charging and
  accessory operation.

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Pony Pack Operation

• The operator uses the trucks heating,
  ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
  controls.
• Can maintain the same comfort level as if the
  truck were running.
• Can add a voltage inverter to supply 110 VAC
  accessories.

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Pony Pack/Operator Interface
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Pony Pack Benefits

• Dramatically reduced emissions compared to idling
  high HP engine.
• Fuel savings Unit pays for itself within 12
  18 months of operation.
• Reduced Maintenance costs on truck engine.
• No vibration and less noise.
• On truck - dont have to drive around two or
  three hours hunting hose, plug-in, battery
  charger, or motel.

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Less Obvious Benefits

• Extended engine life.
• Longer oil-change intervals and less oil in the
  waste stream.
• Longer interval between overhauls.
• Compliance with idling regulations.
• Spare alternator and A/C system.
• Lower driver turn over rate.
• Conserve scarce natural resources.

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Questions?
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