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Retrofitting Existing Transit and Fleet Vehicles Should Not Be Overlooked

Posted on: Tuesday, 7 July 2009, 10:08 CDT

CHICAGO, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Local municipalities and government agencies throughout the country are facing multi-million dollar decisions about their vehicle fleets that could impact their communities for years to come. While buying new hybrid vehicles might seem like a simple way to ensure a fuel efficient fleet, the question of what becomes of the existing vehicles remains. Retrofitting offers an environmentally friendly solution that increases the value of existing fleet vehicles by significantly improving fuel economy and reducing emissions.

"Buying a new hybrid bus or truck does not necessarily mean that the current vehicle is going to be taken out of service," said Sam Jones, president of Recaptured Energy Technologies (RET). "The older vehicle will probably be redeployed within the current system, sold to a smaller city or exported to another country. Through retrofitting, older vehicles become more valuable and more efficient with an increased life expectancy. It is a win-win solution that should not be overlooked."

Recaptured Energy Technologies has developed a unique hydraulic braking and propulsion system that it is designed specifically to be retrofit to existing vehicles. The system captures wasted brake energy and converts it to an auxiliary source of energy to power the vehicle. The realized reduction in fuel consumption and added years of useful life are economic advantages, while the reduction in harmful emissions from a renewable source of energy is a "green" benefit as well.

"By adding new hybrid vehicles, a city benefits from the efficiency the new vehicles offer, but the inefficiencies of the old vehicles may still be felt elsewhere," continued Jones. "What we offer is a true net reduction. By retrofitting an existing vehicle to make it more efficient, thereby extending its useful life and adding value, we are reducing the long term impact on the environment. This truly is a sound 'green' strategy both locally and globally."

About Recaptured Energy Technologies

Headquartered in Chicago, Recaptured Energy Technologies (RET) is a leader in providing energy solutions for fleet, commercial and transit vehicles. RET helps government agencies, fleet managers and corporations improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and lower vehicle maintenance costs through energy optimization. For more information, call 312-214-7266 or visit www.recapenergy.com.

SOURCE Recaptured Energy Technologies

Source: PR Newswire

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