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Gassing up

技术
  • 功能应用 - 车队管理系统 (FMS)
  • 传感器 - 气体传感器
  • 传感器 - 全球定位系统
适用行业
  • 农业
  • 运输
适用功能
  • 物流运输
  • 设施管理
用例
  • 车队管理
  • 预测性维护
  • 远程资产管理
服务
  • 系统集成
  • 硬件设计与工程服务
  • 培训
  • 软件设计与工程服务
挑战
Fair Oaks Farms faced the challenge of reducing their carbon footprint and dependency on diesel fuel for their milk hauling operations. The goal was to transition to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly fuel source. The challenge was compounded by the need to maintain high productivity and efficiency in their milk hauling operations, which required running the fleet virtually around the clock. Additionally, the infrastructure for natural gas fueling was not readily available in many states, including Indiana, necessitating the development of their own fueling system.
关于客户
Fair Oaks Farms is a large dairy operation located in northwestern Indiana, consisting of twelve dairy farms, each with approximately 3,000 milk cows. The farm is known for its commitment to sustainable farming practices and has diversified into various divisions, including Windy Oaks Biofuels and Renewable Dairy Fuels. Fair Oaks Farms is also a popular tourist destination, offering facility tours that showcase their sustainable farming practices. The farm has a history of innovation and collaboration with partners to achieve its sustainability goals.
解决方案
Fair Oaks Farms, in collaboration with partners such as Ruan Transportation Management Systems, PacLease, Clean Energy Fuel Corp, and New Frontier Holdings, launched a renewable compressed natural gas (CNG) milk hauling fleet. The fleet consists of 42 CNG-fueled tractors, specifically Kenworth T440 daycab tractors equipped with Cummins Westport ISL G engines and Allison 3000HS transmissions. The tractors are designed to handle an 80,000-lb gross combination weight and have a range of almost 600 miles. The project also involved the construction of two CNG fueling stations, one at Fair Oaks Farms and another in Sellersburg, Indiana. The methane used to fuel the tractors is produced from cow manure through anaerobic digestion, a process that generates methane gas. The methane is then scrubbed to remove impurities and converted into vehicle-grade fuel. The project received substantial state and federal support, including grants from the US Department of Energy and the Indiana Office of Energy Development.
运营影响
  • The CNG-fueled milk hauling fleet is expected to run virtually around the clock, maximizing productivity and efficiency.
  • The project has created 110 new driver positions, with 68 at Fair Oaks and 42 in Sellersburg.
  • The fleet operates in a relay system, with drivers handing off their rigs to ensure continuous operation.
数量效益
  • The CNG-fueled fleet is expected to transport 118 million gallons of milk annually.
  • The fleet will displace more than 2.2 million gallons of diesel fuel annually.
  • The CNG-fueled tractors are expected to lower emissions by 60%.

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