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Auxiliary power News

High-Efficiency APUs Reduce Idle Costs and Improve Driver Comfort
Thermo King data shows APUs cut idle fuel use by up to 75% and reduce engine wear while supporting driver comfort and compliance.

Trucking Efficiency Roundup: Fleet electrification grows as OptiGrid, Vanair, Workhorse expand power and EV trucks
OptiGrid recently began manufacturing its Reservoir DC fast chargers in Kansas City, Kansas, marking a transition from design to commercial deployment. Production at Orange EV’s 440,000-sq.-ft.

Vanair expands Class 8 power offerings with new batteries, inverters and solar panels
Vanair is expanding its EPEQ Electrified Power Equipment ecosystem into the Class 8 trucking segment with a suite of battery-electric auxiliary power products designed to reduce engine idling and ...

Redefining the electric APU
The evolution of auxiliary power units in the trucking industry reflects a paradigm shift from traditional diesel-powered systems to all-electric solutions. As regulations require more sustainable ...