People who were expecting the new Model Y to tow a trailer were left high and dry by Tesla. The American EV maker did not foresee the new 12-volt Li-Ion battery would not be able to provide auxiliary ...

In an industry that depends on moving forward, idleness is somewhat of a double-edged sword. Fleets have economic, environmental and regulatory considerations in setting their idling strategies.

Vancouver, Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global market for Aircraft Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) is projected to achieve a value of USD 4.88 Billion by the year 2032. This growth is ...

When diesel prices climbed to record highs this spring, some truck operators parked their vehicles to protest. In Washington State, independent loggers put on the brakes to demonstrate in favor of ...

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -- Army engineers demonstrated the possibility of a more fuel-efficient heavy-vehicle fleet at the Quartermaster Symposium held at Fort Lee, Va. June 11-15. Engineers from ...

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 ...

For cost-conscious owner-operators, an idle-reduction system is often at the top of the list for saving money on fuel. In addition to that, reduced engine wear offers more payback, even though it’s ...

As soldiers are fitted out with more and more electrical sytems to extend their capabilities, they become increasingly dependent on the power needed to run them. Since soldiers in the field don’t ...

Troubleshooters are expected to scrutinize the shuttle Columbia's auxiliary power units, which help provide power to the orbiter's steering mechanisms during descent — a task that requires highly ...

Sound Control Technologies (SCT) has released the API-12, a compact adapter built to expand the capabilities of the RC5-CE ...

Troubleshooters are expected to scrutinize the shuttle Columbia's auxiliary power units, which help provide power to the orbiter's steering mechanisms during descent — a task that requires highly ...