Idling in the U.S.
Louisiana

Louisiana Facts: Became the 18th state on April 30, 1812
State Abbreviation - LA
State Capital - Baton Rouge
Largest City - New Orleans
Area - 51,843 sq miles [LA is the 31st biggest state in the USA]
Population - 4,468,976 (as of 2000) [Louisiana is the 22nd most populous state in the USA]
Major Industries - agriculture (rice, cotton, soybeans), salt production, oil and natural gas, fishing (especially shellfish)
Major Rivers - Mississippi River, Red River, Ouachita River, Atchafalaya River, Sabine River
Major Lakes - Lake Pontchartrain, Lake Maurepas, Toledo Bend Reservoir, Grand Lake, White Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Catahoula Lake
Highest Point - Driskill Mountain - 535 feet (163 m) above sea level
Lowest Point - New Orleans - 8 feet (2.5 m) below sea level
Bordering States - Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas
Bordering Body of Water - Gulf of Mexico

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Idling in Louisana Lousiana is a strong agricultural state that is rebuilding its largest city. Being a greener and more prepared state are at the forefront of new legislation in Louisana.

LOUISIANA IDLING ANALYSIS
Average Hours One Vehicle Spends Idling Per Year
Total Number of Vehicles Idling
Total Hours Idling
Total Annual Fuel Consumption for Idling (Gallons)
Annual Barrels of Oil Consumed for Idling
Daily Barrels of Oil Consumed for Idling
Percentage of the 20 Million Barrels a Day that are Being Used to Idle
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK 2,142
38,128
67,624,412
67,624,412
6,762,441
18,527
0.093%
SCHOOL BUS 181
7,089
1,283,054
1,283,054
128,305
352
0.002%
LIGHT DUTY 30
941,503
28,245,084
18,076,854
922,288
2,527
0.013%
TOTAL ALL 2,353
986,720
97,152,550
86,984,320
7,813,034
21,406
0.108%
Emissions GHG CO2 TONS/YEAR
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK 739,472
SCHOOL BUS 14,030
LIGHT DUTY 171,759
TOTAL ALL 925,261
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Tax Dollars Spent on Fuel for Idling in School Bus Industry
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK N/A
SCHOOL BUS $3,849,162
LIGHT DUTY N/A
TOTAL ALL $3,849,162
State Enforcement of 400-Pound Auxiliary Power Unit Exemption to GVW Limit: 23 CFR 658.17(n)
Allows 400lb Weight Exemption Does not Allow 400lb Weight Exemption Legislation Pending to Allow Exemption
YES