Power Management/Anti-Idling Technology Provides Law Enforcement Agencies with Efficient, Cost-Effective Way to Operate Vehicle Electrical Systems During Stops Without Engine Engaged

AUSTIN, Texas--Saving money and improving the environment are two of today’s most pressing issues. That’s why Energy Xtreme, a power solutions company, designed the Independence Package, a unique power management system that operates a car’s electrical system while the gasoline engine is turned off.

The Independence Package is proving especially useful at law enforcement departments where the everyday demand of advanced electrical systems can take a big toll on engines and lead to frequent dead batteries. Leaving the vehicle’s gasoline engine on also pollutes the air, wastes gasoline and can create a tempting opportunity for criminals.

“The Independence Package allows us to have our electrical systems running at the scene of a crime without having to leave the vehicle running,” Dallas Police Department (DPD) Lt. Dale Barnard said. “That’s good for several reasons: We don’t run the risk of running out of gas, we don’t run the risk of the car being stolen and we aren’t pumping unnecessary emissions into the air.”

The Independence Package easily installs in the trunk of a police cruiser where it uses minimal space and can power the car’s entire electrical system – including the lights, radio, laptop and camera – for up to four hours at a time. The Independence Package automatically recharges while the car is being driven and also can provide engine ignition power in case of a dead engine battery.

“We developed the Independence Package specifically with law enforcement departments in mind,” said Energy Xtreme Director of Business Development Ross Johnson. “Using our own proprietary software, we also have the ability to gather and track savings and emission reduction data.”

The DPD used the Independence Package for an average of 4.85 hours per day over a 30-day period. Assuming 300 work days per year, a gas price of $3.26 per gallon and 0.75 gallons of gas burned per hour while the vehicle idles, the department is saving $11.86 per day in fuel costs and an astounding $3,131 per year per vehicle.

Overall emissions are also greatly reduced by using the Independence Package instead of the car’s regular gasoline-powered engine. The Dallas Police Department is eliminating an estimated 72.75 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions per vehicle per day.

“In my 22 years in law enforcement, this is the first thing invented that lets us do something green without sacrifice,” Barnard said. “In fact, it actually makes the car better – more fuel efficient; longer battery life.”

Austin-based Energy Xtreme creates compelling solutions for businesses facing high-cost and energy-efficiency issues. Energy Xtreme develops these applications to assist in reducing costs while meeting and exceeding environmental standards.

These applications include anti-idling products, emergency backup systems, power management systems, remote power generation and storage systems, as well as proprietary carbon tracking and reporting software.

For more information, visit http://www.energyxtreme.net.