GREENSBORO, NC, July 19, 2009
/24-7PressRelease/ -- Pilot Travel Centers, the nation's largest retail operator of travel centers with more than 350 owned or licensed retail interstate locations in 41 states, today announced installation plans for the rollout of 100 diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) "at-the-pump" locations. The Company was the first travel center chain to make the commitment to offer diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) "at the pump" and will carry pre-packaged supplies of DEF at all 350 Pilot retail stores.
Pilot's initial plans call for the installation of 100 bulk dispensing pumps at locations spread out nationally and at a rate of 25 pumps per quarter beginning in the 3rd quarter of 2009 through the 2nd quarter of 2010.
The initial phases of Pilot fuel island DEF pump locations will include:
Amarillo, TX
Avondale, AZ
Bordentown, NJ
Brooks, OR
Carlisle, PA
Charlotte, NC
Cheyenne, WY
Denver, CO
Dexter, MI
Effingham, IL
Ft. Pierce, FL
Gallup, NM
Greenville, VA
Hepseria, CA
Houston, TX
Meridian, MS
Milford, CT
Murfreesboro, TN
Oak Creek, WI
Oklahoma City, OK
Santa Nella, CA
Seville, OH
St. Cloud, MN
Stanfield, OR
West Memphis, AR
"We have worked closely with Detroit Diesel Corporation and Daimler Trucks North America, as well as Gilbarco, to develop Pilot's bulk dispensing capabilities and a billing/transaction system that will meet our customers' need for ready DEF supply and fuel island convenience," said Mark Hazelwood, Executive Vice President for Pilot Travel Centers.
"The maximum distance between any two of our locations will be 2,618 miles," Hazelwood added. "That is the distance between Milford, CT and Santa Nella, CA and it is also within the normal range for one tank of DEF on a Class 8 on-highway truck." The Company expects to offer DEF "at-the-pump" at prices that are equal to or less than diesel fuel.
"Pilot is committed to its customers and communities. Both will be served by the fuel efficiency and near-zero emissions enabled by DEF in selective catalytic reduction (SCR)-equipped commercial vehicles," he added. "And, since a little DEF goes a long way, Pilot will leverage its national network in a rollout of DEF pumps at travel centers from coast to coast."
"Pilot's rollout plan for DEF will serve the industry's need for bulk DEF availability and pricing, and will support customers while demand for DEF builds and the rest of the DEF supply infrastructure develops," said David Siler, spokesperson for Detroit Diesel and Daimler Trucks North America. "SCR, along with convenient, bulk supplies of DEF, will create efficiencies for truckers and trucking companies.
"It will improve fuel economy, saving them money - up to 5% or better - and truckers will have easy access to ample and affordable supplies of DEF where and when they need them," Siler added.
Virtually all of the heavy-duty engines in volume production today, that will continue to be sold after the new standards take effect, will utilize SCR to comply with the new 2010 standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. SCR technologies optimize engine function and, in turn, reduce fuel consumption and improve reliability and drive-ability for their owners.
Pilot Travel Centers
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., Pilot is one of the largest operators of travel centers in the U.S. with more than 300 locations in 41 states and in Canada.
Being among the first to offer DEF will help Pilot in its commitment to become the first, most environmentally friendly travel center network.
For more information about Pilot Travel Centers, visit:
http://www.pilottravelcenters.com.
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
Today, the use of SCR in Class 8 heavy duty trucks has been shown to reduce NOx emissions by up to 90 percent by itself. SCR also helps to reduce the carbon footprint of vehicles through greater fuel efficiency and resulting reductions in CO2, relative to other NOx reducing technologies. When used in combination with diesel particulate filters, SCR technology helps to reduce criteria pollutant emissions to near-zero levels.
Pilot Travel Center Information Contact:
Ellen Robinson
(865)544-0088
erobinson@moxleycarmichael.com
SCR Stakeholders Group Contact:
Kim Doran
(336) 544-2406
kdoran@quixotegroup.com
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