The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is making available $5 million dollars in grants to states, nonprofits and academic institutions to demonstrate innovative idle reduction technologies for the trucking industry. Idle reduction conserves fuel and prevents air pollution.

The deadline for applications is June 6.

EPA is requesting proposals to demonstrate commercially available technologies that small trucking fleets can use to equip trucks they already own; that truck engine manufacturers can package into a simple installation kit for aftermarket use; or that trucks can use while parked at truck stops, terminals, ports and borders.

A copy of the request for applications package is available online.

4/29/2005