An Altoona auxiliary power unit manufacturer aims to change the trucking industry with its energy technology. Go Green APU builds two auxiliary power units — Adam and Evolution — which provide ...

APUs may be a problem for drivers who regularly carry close to the maximum weight limits, especially given the patchwork of state exemptions. Auxiliary power units, otherwise known as APUs are used by ...

In an ongoing effort to help alleviate fuel consumption, Navistar has released its Fleetrite Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) for Class 8 trucks and fleets. Class 8 trucks use a lot of fuel while idling, ...

Carrier Transicold recently introduced the new Aspen diesel auxiliary power unit (APU), which is designed to provide long-haul drivers with cab climate control and electrical power during rest breaks, ...

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

The Federal Highway Administration recently issued final rules related to truck size and weight regulations that include guidance regarding the new 400-pound weight exception for trucks equipped with ...

Dragonfly Energy used the TCA annual meeting to boost its lithium-based batteries for sleeper cabs. The post Next step in a peaceful 10-hour truck driver rest period: lithium batteries appeared first ...

Bill Decker’s Miller welder, stashed against a tool box on the front wall of his Wilcox truck body, doubles as an APU and makes 220-volt power to run heavy tools. The genset at his feet produces 110 ...

Go Green APU President Harry Benjamin (center) and employee Don Hagerty (right) show U.S. Rep. John Joyce one of the company’s APU units. MIrror photo by Andrew Mollenauer An Altoona auxiliary power ...

Advancements in battery technology are ushering in a newer electric auxiliary power unit — one that results in greater fuel savings and lower maintenance costs while still providing good power. Two of ...

Click here to write a Letter to the Editor. antrex Technology Inc. said its new auxiliary power unit is available on Volvo VN and Volvo VT 880 heavy-duty trucks. The company said the unit converts ...

The Federal Highway Administration recently issued final rules related to truck size and weight regulations that include guidance regarding the new 400-pound weight exception for trucks equipped with ...