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What is a Solar Powered Air Compressor?
An easily accessible free air compressor that is used to inflate car and bike tires, powered by a solar generator.
Tire Pressure 101
Not many people know it, but it is important to check tire pressure at least once a month.
Low tire pressure creates heat and friction on the road, which creates a drag, and forces vehicle to work harder.
Not properly inflating tires can be costly for the environment, and your wallet.
Why is Tire Inflation Important?
Cuts down on CO2 emissions by 1.5 tons a year (cmu.edu)
Saves Money
Decreases risk of car accident
Fact
A Carnegie Mellon University study showed that:
Americans drive roughly 12,242 miles a year at 22.5 miles a gallon, and pay an average of $3 a gallon.
Proper tire inflation can save you 3% on gas a year...about $432.
(cmu.edu)
Implementation
Project is of a fairly small scale and one unit could be completed and installed within roughly one week by a private contractor.
Will need to order pre-fabricated stainless steal base pieces.
Level Concrete Base will need to be poured.
Basic Materials Used
Solar Panel Kit
Air Compressor
Galvanized Pole
Stainless steel sheet metal
Concrete
SPAC Benefits JCCC
Keeping proper tire pressure dramatically decreases CO2 emissions.
Free air for inflating vehicle/bike tires.
Provides more of an incentive for campus goers to ride a bicycle to JCCC.
Awareness of importance of tire pressure to save money, emissions and prevent accidents.
Locations
In less populated parking areas of selected parking lots.
Near bike racks.
Frequently traveled areas of campus.