While it’s easy to buy new energy-efficient buses or new hybrid police cars in an effort to become “green,” without vehicle and route analysis, a large investment in new vehicles may not result in anticipated fuel economy and cost savings, according to Recaptured Energy Technologies.

The company can supply municipalities with real world data to develop a long-term plan that best manages vehicle assets and maximizes stimulus dollars.

“Municipalities throughout the country will receive millions of stimulus dollars to become more energy efficient,” says Sam Jones, president of Recaptured Energy Technologies. “Many believe that simply means buying new vehicles. However, to maximize budgets and achieve peak fuel economy, a thorough analysis of current and potential fleet assets is the only way to ensure a real, long-term reduction in energy consumption. Recaptured Energy Technologies can supply the comprehensive data and analysis to best determine how to spend stimulus money wisely and efficiently.”

The route-specific information supplied by Recaptured Energy Technologies is key in determining which hybrid technology will provide the best energy optimization, and includes the analysis of existing internal combustion engine assets and hybrid technologies. Due to the varying impacts of drive cycle, vehicle weight and driver input on the results, one technology does not fit all. 

“Obviously this is a challenging time for every municipality and government agency," adds Jones. “Receiving the stimulus money is just the first step. Conducting a thorough vehicle asset analysis and having a comprehensive, executable plan in place are the best ways to conserve energy and maximize return on investment.”

For more information, call (312) 214-7266 or visit www.recapenergy.com.