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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2020

Blackburn Energy Secures Investments for Charging Solution

Blackburn Energy Inc. recently secured funding through a round of investments to fuel growth through sales of its flagship product, RelGen, a patented battery charging solution.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJanuary 24, 2020

Covenant Goes Electric to Reduce Idling

When the fuel crisis of 2007-2008 hit, Covenant Transport, like virtually every other large carrier in North America, realized it needed to get its fuel consumption and costs under control. As with many fleets at the time, diesel-powered auxiliary power units were part of that solution.

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ProductsSeptember 24, 2018

Electric APU Provides Quiet, Emissions-Free Truck Cab Cooling

The ComfortPro electric auxiliary power unit from Carrier Transicold offers quiet, emissions-free truck cab cooling while delivering efficient power usage.

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Newsby Tom BergOctober 18, 2017

Electric Axle for Trucks Saves Up to 15% in Fuel, Hyliion Says

The Hyliion 6X4HE system, which includes an electric APU that saves another 12% in fuel, is being tested by three major fleets.

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NewsSeptember 24, 2017

Thermo King Says New Electric APU Runs Longer

Thermo King is unveiling its new all-electric TriPac Envidia auxiliary power unit, which it claims has the longest run-time in the industry, at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta this week.

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NewsApril 19, 2017

Xantrex Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Freedom Inverter

Xantrex produced its first Freedom Inverter 25 years ago for recreational vehicles, but quickly found a market for heavy-duty trucks with sleepers.

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NewsApril 17, 2017

Carrier Transicold to Buy Westport’s APU Business for $70M

Carrier Transicold has signed an agreement to acquire certain IMPCO road and rail transport product lines, including the ComfortPro auxiliary power unit business, from Westport Fuel Systems.

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ProductsOctober 27, 2016

Idle Free App Provides Information on APU

Phillips and Temro Industries have launched a mobile app that provides truckers with important information about their Idle Free Auxiliary Power Unit.

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ProductsMay 11, 2016

Behind-the-Cab APU Saves Rail Space

Phillips & Temro Industries has launched its Idle Free Series 4000 eAPU that mounts behind the cab freeing up space on the truck’s rails.

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ProductsApril 28, 2016

Idle Free Complete Electric APU Solution

Idle Free Systems APUs are CARB compliant and EPA-SmartWay verified and provide air conditioning and heat; 120-volt electricity for televisions, computers, and other hotel needs; and keep the truck engine warm when the engine is off.

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