The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) has experienced notable advantages after implementing EcoChem's High Performance Clean Diesel (HPCD) Fuel in their school bus fleet. A 12-week trial revealed an 8% reduction in fuel consumption and a 5% decrease in maintenance and equipment life costs, projecting annual savings exceeding $250,000 for the district. This trial reinforces the district's decade-long partnership with EcoChem, initially sparked by an 11% fuel savings and fewer regeneration cycles observed in early tests.
Recent evaluations were conducted following the installation of new clean fuel tanks at the district's depot, yet HPCD fuel continued to surpass traditional diesel in performance. Mr. Bower, CMSD Transportation Director, was surprised to find contamination in the new tanks after only nine months, underscoring the necessity of HPCD's treatment protocol. This process refines fuel at the point of use, eliminating contaminants and reversing degradation, thereby ensuring optimal combustion and efficiency.
The benefits extend beyond economics; the HPCD fuel treatment has markedly reduced black smoke and exhaust emissions, enhancing air quality for students. Maintenance costs have also declined, with fewer regeneration cycles and extended engine life, aligning with CMSD's commitment to student health and safety. Joshua F. Koch, EcoChem Alternative Fuels' Founder and CIO, highlighted the decade-long collaboration with CMSD as a testament to their shared goals of fleet health and environmental protection.
The success in Cleveland serves as a model for other districts, suggesting that adopting HPCD fuel can lead to significant savings and cleaner air for students. As awareness of air quality's impact on health grows, the shift towards cleaner fuel options in school transportation becomes increasingly vital. CMSD's ongoing use of HPCD fuel demonstrates the long-term benefits of such investments, offering a blueprint for balancing fiscal and environmental priorities in educational transportation.
For more information on EcoChem's HPCD fuel, visit https://www.ecochem.com. The Cleveland Metropolitan School District's initiative illustrates how schools can achieve economic and environmental gains, benefiting students and communities alike.
