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APRIL 2014 • AviationPros.com 9 exhaust emissions of both convention- al and alternative-fueled engines. The center has conducted hundreds of re- search projects for fuel suppliers such as BP, engine manufacturers such as Cummins, vehicle manufacturers such as Ford and GM, federal agencies such as the Department of Energy and the Envi- ronmental Protection Agency and many other similar state agencies throughout the country. In 2012, CAFEE traveled on-site to evaluate fuel consumption rates and emissions from three aircraft refueling vehicles at varying refueling rates: • A 2005 5,000-gallon truck made by a Rampmaster competitor. • A 2011 5,000-gallon Freightliner with a Rampmaster EMS. • A 2011 10,000-gallon Crane Carrier Company vehicle, evaluated with and without the Rampmaster EMS. Once the tests were fnalized, the Rampmaster EMS did better than the company had hoped. • T h e R a mp m a s t e r E M S , wh e n employed on the 2011 CCC chassis, resulted in signifcant reductions in fuel consumption – from 45 percent up to 78 percent – per 10,000 gallons delivered at all refueling rates. • A comparison of fuel consumption rates between the competitor's truck and the 2011 Freightliner chassis equipped with the Rampmaster EMS also showed up to 43 percent reduc- tion in fuel consumption delivered at all refueling rates. In addition, according to the CAFEE report, "since carbon dioxide emissions are directly correlated to fuel consump- tion, any reduction in fuel consumption or increase in fuel economy will result in a corresponding decrease in greenhouse gas emissions." "The savings in both diesel fuel and carbon emissions are unprecedented in the industry," Watkins adds, "and we're proud to be the company that is deliv- ering this game-changing innovation to the market." Enhance pushback communications and safety with david clark wireless sy tems David Clark Company Wireless Headset Communication Systems provide clear communication, greater mobility and safety for critical pushback operations and a variety of other ground support applications. Rugged components include wireless gateways, controllers and headsets that allow crew members to communicate up to 300 feet from the controller, without being tethered to the aircraft or equipment. For more information call 800-298-6235 or visit www.davidclark.com w w w . d a v i d c l a r k . c o m © 2011 David Clark Company Incorporated ® Green headset domes are a David Clark registered trademark. Made In USA s AviationPros.com/company/10017163 Potential Savings Not only does the EMS lower a refuel- er's fuel and maintenance costs, it also improves the simplicity and reliability of the entire refueler's system: According to independent testing per- formed by the West Virginia Center for Alternative Fuels, Engines & Emissions, operators may save on the following: • Fuel Savings 43 Percent • Emissions 63 Percent • Engine Wear 46 Percent gsm_6-9_CoverStory.indd 9 4/10/14 9:32 AM

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