Auxiliary power units on heavy-duty trucks are getting greener, cleaner and more essential for driver recruiting and retention — and they are increasingly electric.
Found everywhere from smartphones to electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries could revolutionize the heavy-duty trucking industry.
Dragonfly Energy said its new Battle Born all-electric auxiliary power unit for trucks enables compliance with increasing anti-idling regulations while saving fuel, increasing uptime and payload, and reducing emissions.
Carrier Transicold said its new Aspen diesel auxiliary power unit provides a reliable way to deliver cab climate control and electrical power during rest breaks, eliminating truck idling.
Thermo King's third-generation TriPac Auxiliary Power Unit includes features such as TracKing telematics, emission reduction technology, and improved operational efficiency.
Carrier Transicold released a lithium-ion ComfortPro electric auxiliary power unit (APU) model capable of cab cooling for extended periods.
As we spoke with HDT Truck Fleet Innovators for our June cover story on ways to save fuel, it became evident that auxiliary power units are a perfect example of how fuel-saving specs are not one-size-fits all.
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.
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.
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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