Aperia Technologies named winner of CoolCalifornia Small Business Award by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

1. Aperia Wins 2014 CoolCalifornia Small Business Award
CARB acknowledges Aperia's commitment to a positive environmental impact
Burlingame, CA – February 12, 2015 –
Aperia Technologies, makers of a versatile,
self-powered, bolt-on tire inflation
technology, today announced it has been
named a winner of a CoolCalifornia Small
Business Award by the California Air
Resources Board (CARB). The American
made Halo Tire Inflator is designed to solve
the problem of tire under-inflation in
medium- and heavy-duty trucks and trailers,
reducing fuel consumption, tire waste and
emissions.
“In our industry CARB is an organization known to be progressive, so being
acknowledged by CARB for climate consciousness is an honor we are proud to
receive,” said Josh Carter, CEO and co-founder of Aperia. “We work hard to
increase the efficiency of our own operations and strive to empower even greater
impact by helping our customers increase the efficiency of theirs.”
The CoolCalifornia Small Business Awards were presented to 16 companies
representing a variety of business sectors from across the state. Two-person
teams comprised of staff from public agencies and private businesses chose
award winners. CARB staff and leadership reviewed scores, conducted site visits
and performed environmental reviews to select the 2014 winners.
CoolCalifornia.org is an online resource providing all Californians with the
information and tools they need to take climate action. The website features
money-saving actions, climate calculators, case studies and links to financial
incentives to help individuals, small businesses, local government and youth gain
the knowledge needed to take simple steps for a sustainable future. For more
information, visit www.coolcalifornia.org.
About Aperia Technologies, Inc.
California-based Aperia Technologies was founded in 2010 by two Stanford
University mechanical engineering graduate students, one with deep roots in
Detroit’s automotive industry and the other with the entrepreneurial spirit of the
Silicon Valley. Since its inception, Aperia has been solely focused on solving the
problem of tire underinflation in commercial vehicles. Its Halo Tire Inflator is a
versatile, self-powered, bolt-on inflation technology that uses a wheel’s rotation to
maintain optimal tire pressure in dual and wide-based tires on drive and trailer

2. axles used on trucks, tractors, trailers and buses. Aperia is focused on making
transportation more efficient, safer and better for the environment through clean
technology innovation. For more information visit www.aperiatech.com.
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