CASE STUDY
Apex, North Carolina
A municipality in central North Carolina, the Town of Apex was awarded funding through the Clean Fuel Advanced Technology (CFAT) project by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) at N.C. State University to install three SmartPTO units on their fleet of bucket trucks and tree trimming trucks.

Telematics Statistics from January to October of 2019
872 Hours
Idling Eliminated1,656 Gallons
Diesel Saved37,079 lbs
CO2 AvoidedEric Neumann
Electric Utlitlities Director“This technology has allowed us to significantly reduce engine operating times that has translated into large fuel savings! An even bigger benefit has been the reduction in noise levels around the base of the truck during working times that has significantly increase our ability to communicate from the bucket to the ground crews! “Phillip Barnes
Crew Leader, Trimming Activities“The battery powered PTO is to me one of the best safety tools, by taking out the roaring noise of the engine, it allows me to communicate with the crew around the truck. The communication with the bucket operator and the ground crew is amazing. Better communication greatly reduces incidents resulting from misunderstanding!”