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SmartWaySM Transport is an innovative collaboration between EPA and the freight sector designed to improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions, and improve energy security. The SmartWay Transport Partnership's projected savings of between 3.3 and 6.6 billion gallons of diesel fuel per year represents a savings of as much as 150 million barrels of oil per year. This is the equivalent of taking 12 million cars off the road, leading SmartWay partners to save nearly $10 billion in operating costs. Based upon data provided by tire manufacturers such as Continental and EPA testing and research, EPA determined that certain tire models can provide a reduction in NOx emissions and an estimated fuel savings of 3% or greater, relative to the "best selling" new tires for line haul trucks, when used on all five axles on long haul class 8 trucks. The options offered include both dual tires and single wide tires (single wide tires replace the double tire on each end of a drive or trailer axle, in effect turning an "18" wheeler into a "10" wheeler). Low rolling resistance tires can be used with lower-weight aluminum wheels to further improve fuel savings. To date, EPA has verified the following low rolling resistance tires from Continental. In order to be eligible for funding under the DERA, verified low rolling resistance tires must be specifically listed on EPA’s verified technology list. For General brand tires which are SmartWay verified, please visit the General Tire Web site. The following Continental low rolling resistance tires are SmartWay verified when used on class 8, line-haul trucks: Continental also participates in the SmartWay Transport Partnership as a shipper partner, committing to reduce its environmental impacts from ground freight transportation. The majority of Continental tire products are shipped within SmartWay’s environmentally sensitive guidelines. Learn more: SmartWay Transport Partnership Calculate your estimated fuel savings by using low rolling resistance truck tires. The ContiCostCalculator can help you determine the overall cost of ownership of Continental truck tires vs. your current brand.
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