Battery technology advancements are ushering in a new electric auxiliary power unit — one that results in greater fuel savings and lower maintenance costs while still providing good power.
April 28, 2025Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Next-Gen Truck APUs Promise Faster ROI and Greater Comfort
Business, Technology
Transtex Acquires DClimate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Transtex, a developer of trailer aerodynamic solutions, announced the acquisition of a leading manufacturer of auxiliary power units.
October 13, 2024Business, Technology
What’s Now and Next for Auxiliary Power Units
Knowing that comfort is a major factor in driver retention, trucking companies have taken action through their choices of auxiliary power units and approach toward idle management.
October 4, 2024Business, Equipment
Maintenance, Compliance Advantages Boost Appeal of Auxiliary Power Units
Fleets are finding that auxiliary power units offer more than the potential to reduce fuel use — they also can limit wear on newer trucks’ emissions systems and help drivers comply with anti-idling laws.
September 14, 2015Business, Equipment
Idle Free Systems Acquired by Truck Heating, Cooling Equipment Firm
Idle Free Systems has been acquired by Phillips & Temro Industries, a Minnesota-based supplier of heating and cooling equipment for heavy-duty trucks. Terms were not disclosed.
July 16, 2014