Mirenco Helps Iowa Transit System Earn Environmental Awards
RADCLIFFE, Iowa – Mirenco, Inc., (OTCBB: MREO) and its DriverMax
technology have contributed a significant role in the ongoing success of the
transit system in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Five Seasons Transportation and Parking recently was awarded two Environmental
Excellence awards from Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack. The transit system earned the
Special Recognition in Air Quality and Special Recognition in Energy
Efficiency/Renewable Energy awards. Five Seasons also earned the Energy
Efficiency/Renewable Energy awards in 1990 and 1995.
Bill Hoekstra, transportation and parking director for Five Seasons, said he is
proud of the environmental awards. However, Hoekstra said the biggest reward
comes through the clean, efficient, and low-cost operation of the bus system.
“We are operating our transit system with 1978 diesel buses that are among the
lowest emitting buses in the country,” he said.
Five Seasons earned its awards through a combination of innovative technology
from Mirenco and the use of renewable fuels, including biodiesel and alcohol.
Hoekstra credits Mirenco’s DriverMax technology with helping the bus system
operate with low emissions and high fuel efficiency.
Each diesel bus in the fleet is equipped with DriverMax, a programmable throttle
delay system that significantly reduces emissions and improves fuel efficiency
by delivering only as much fuel as the engine can use.
The DriverMax system, which has been used in Cedar Rapids for more than a
decade, can make a big impact in fuel savings and reduced emissions. Five
Seasons saves an estimated 780 gallons of fuel annually for each bus equipped
with DriverMax, Hoekstra said.
“The tendency of the a bus driver is to immediately push the accelerator to the
floor. That’s hard on the engine, transmission, and passengers. DriverMax helps
the driver be more efficient and prevents fuel from going out the exhaust pipe,”
he said.
Mirenco CEO Dwayne Fosseen said Five Seasons’ results could be achieved in
transit systems throughout the country. “Mirenco congratulates Five Seasons
Transportation and Parking for its environmental awards. We also commend them
for extending the life of their buses while continuing to protect the
environment,” Fosseen said.
About Mirenco
Mirenco is a Radcliffe, Iowa-based Company that specializes in patented vehicle
management technology and consultative services for reducing vehicle emissions,
improving fuel economy and lengthening the service life of heavy-duty diesel
vehicles. More information is available at
www.mirenco.com, or via e-mail at
info@mirenco.com or by calling
800.423.9903.
Some of the statements made in this press release are forward-looking in
nature. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in
forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning Mirenco, Inc. can
be found within Mirenco's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Statements in this release should be evaluated in light of this additional
information.
Contact Information:
Dwayne Fosseen
fosseen@mirenco.com
800-423-9903
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