Energy Xtreme, Start Your Engines, Better Yet Turn Them Off.

Feb
16
2012
Ross

For the last 5 years, I’ve been circling the globe meeting with individual fleets discussing, strategizing and implementing fuel cost reduction projects.  With recent news of imminent off the chart gas prices and an increasingly unstable environment in Iran, this summer will prove to be the most costly on record for most fleets across the country. When gas prices surged in 2008; municipal, federal, and private fleets were forced to feed off their own with massive layoffs, and equipment downing … Continue reading →

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Cut costs of Iowa City Police car-idling

Feb
14
2012
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Today’s article in the The Daily Iowan calls on taxpayers to put more pressure on their cities to consider greener and less costly alternatives to idling.  Excessive idling is a problem not unique to the police of Iowa City, Energy Xtreme’s Law Enforcement Independence Package can solve this international problem that contributes to wasted fuel and poor air quality around the globe. Read more… Cut costs of Iowa City Police car-idling UI The Daily Iowan The cost- and fuel-efficient alternative, … Continue reading →

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Does idling an engine really cause that much wear and tear on a vehicle?

Feb
07
2012
Ross

Does idling an engine really cause that much wear and tear on a vehicle? A few years back Ford Motor Company published some pretty staggering figures stating that one hour of engine idling is equal to driving 25-40 miles.  Slowly, but surely this information disseminated throughout the industry. Some fleets already had anti-idle provisions in place, others took heed of the new quantifiable effects on engine performance and life; developing a plan to eventually address the concerns.   But there were … Continue reading →

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80/20 as a loaded question

Jan
23
2012
Ross

The 80/20 idle rule by Ross Johnson, one of our company founders. 5 years ago when engaged in a presentation we spent the majority of our time describing the atrocities of an idling engine, in the light, med, and heavy duty vehicle space. 30 minutes and 3 peer reviewed journals later we would segway over to what our mission was as a company, and then finally on to how our product addresses the problem. In my past experience I have … Continue reading →

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Energy Xtreme Named One of America’s Most Promising Companies By Forbes Magazine.

Dec
15
2011
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  Energy Xtreme, a leading provider of mobile electric power solutions with idle reduction capability, is proud to announce it has been selected by Forbes magazine as one of America’s 100 Most Promising Companies. The Forbes list acknowledges 100 private up-and-coming companies that meet their editors’ strict criteria for compelling business models, strong management teams, notable customers, strategic partners and investment capital. To view the complete list, please visit www.forbes.com/ampc. About Energy Xtreme Energy Xtreme, headquartered in Austin, is a … Continue reading →

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Energy Xtreme Named as Finalist for Platts 2011 Commercial Technology of the Year

Nov
08
2011
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Energy Xtreme, a leading provider of mobile electric power solutions with idle reduction capability, is proud to announce it is a finalist for the 2011 Platts Energy Commercial Technology of the Year Award. The award focuses on practical applications of new technologies in the clean-energy sector. Energy Xtreme was nominated for the award due to its commercialization of an innovative form of mobile energy storage, which utilizes an intelligent power management component for enhanced performance and reliability. These systems provide … Continue reading →

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Energy Xtreme is Featured in Police Fleet Manager Magazine

Aug
23
2011
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Law Enforcement Agencies turn to Energy Xtreme’s Power Management Systems to save money. To read the full article, please click here: Product Spotlight: Energy Xtreme Law Enforcement.

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Energy Xtreme is Featured in Jane’s Police Product Review

Aug
23
2011
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Energy Xtreme reaches international audience in this month’s edition of Jane’s Police Product Review. Read the full article here: Energy Saving System Powers Fleet of Cars.

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What is Idle Reduction Technology?

Aug
19
2011
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In so many instances, employees around the globe get asked the age-old question. So what do you do? In our case here at Energy Xtreme, we have become experts on explaining what we, as a company, actually do. Idle reduction is an effective method of reducing harmful pollutants and has added benefits of lowering fuel consumption, saving money, cutting down on maintenance costs, and elongating engine life. Although many people associate unnecessary idling with heavy-duty vehicles such as semi trucks, … Continue reading →

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Energy Xtreme a Semifinalists the 2011 Cleantech Open Business Competition

Jul
14
2011
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Energy Xtreme is excited to be a semifinalist in the Cleantech Open business competition. Part of the competition involves attending various events around the country. We are currently in San Jose, California exhibiting at the Cleantech Open National Investor Conference. It’s a great opportunity for investors, business leaders, and cleantech entrepreneurs to examine compelling funding opportunities, explore emerging market trends, and to build valuable relationships within a network committed to entrepreneurship and environmental change. To learn more about Cleantech Open … Continue reading →

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