THE EN-TIRE SAVINGS INITIATIVE
Helping reduce GHG emissions released from vehicles with under-inflated tires
Mission:
Reduce green house gas emissions within the transportation sector, reduce commuter fuel consumption, and raise environmental awareness to the public on emissions released by gasoline vehicles..
Problem:
Burning a gallon of gasoline produces roughly 19 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2). Furthermore, under-inflated tires drag on the surface of the road causing engines to work harder and emit unnecessary gas.
Strategy:
Build a network of user-friendly digital air machines to provide free air for commuters, and reduce annual reported transportation emissions.
FACTS
Situation: Approximately 25% of vehicles on the road have at least one tire under-inflated by more than 10%.
Waste: Under-inflated tires cause vehicles to waste an additional estimated 1.2 billion gallons of fuel each year, and cause an additional ~10.6 megatonnes of CO2 being released into the atmosphere.
Solution: Maintaining inflated tires improves fuel consumption (up to 3%), and has a direct impact towards greenhouse gas emission reduction and commuter fuel costs.
Under-Inflated Tire Impacts:
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Burning a single gallon of gasoline produces about 19.6 lbs (8.9 kg) of CO₂ into the atmosphere.
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For every 1 PSI drop below the recommended pressure in all four tires, your fuel efficiency drops by about 0.2%.
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Driving on tires that are under-inflated by 8 PSI — a drop that is rarely noticeable just by looking at the tire — increases your fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by roughly 1.6% to 3%.
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By maintaining the correct pressure, you prevent your car from unnecessarily wasting gallons of fuel each year.
Proper Tire Pressure. Better Fuel Efficiency. A Greener Planet.
How We Can Help
Public Benefits:
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Direct commuter savings in fuel consumption, dollars, and tire durability.
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Commuter awareness on the benefits of keeping tires inflated (i.e improves gas mileage and saves money) and how that translates to C02 savings.
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Create environmental awareness and promote green mindsets.
Company Benefits:
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Enhance sustainability program with new innovative green initiative.
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Pilot Program with no long-term commitment.
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Join network of companies committed to achieving net-zero emissions
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Employee / Customer Appreciation
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Annual CO2 emission savings year-end report
