Reducing energy, saving fuel cost and emitting fewer nitrous oxides into the atmosphere are key items for large-fleet companies (in particular) to tick off their “to do” lists. Anti-idling technology, a seemingly small concept, has significant benefits, especially when layers of government (local, state and federal) are on the bandwagon to make it mandatory - and it’s catching on. 

Portland, Oregon-based Enertek Solutions Inc., which brought its anti-idling advanced Infini-Gen-Q hybrid auxiliary power system (APS) and battery-operated Infini-Gen APS prototype to the market during a May 15,000-mile  six-week roadshow across the United States as well as in Generator Reduces Need to Idle in the July issue of FUEL magazine, has released its first lithium-ion battery-powered commercial auxiliary power system for the heavy-duty transportation.

The Infini-Gen APS is designed as a plug-and-play system and takes as few as six hours to install on a standard Class 8 truck for local delivery and long-haul trucks. These systems provide heating, cooling and hotel-load power to the cab, which leverages advanced battery technology originally developed for the military. 

With this technology, gone are the days of sitting at truck stops for short- or long-periods of time, idling to keep the cab cool or warm and emitting harmful gases into the atmosphere that contribute to the already ominous status of climate change. Not to mention the needless burning of fuel (and thus the expense to refill the tank) and not getting any momentum for it.

The company, which has been focused primarily on the United States, is in late-stage negotiations with original equipment manufacturers overseas and aims to take this technology global. Several companies have placed beta test orders in advance of larger ones.

Perhaps one of the biggest benefits is that the all-electric battery systems do not require a diesel particulate filter, which is especially helpful in light of the newly enforced emissions regulations established by the California Air Resources Board for Class 8 trucks built in 2007 and later.       

 An additional tour showcasing the company’s advanced lithium-ion battery technology is in the works for later this year. The huge success of the road trip during the spring just begs the question — does it get any better than this? Is the rest of the unsuspecting (until now) population ready to have this new technology on the road again and (not) idling up to their parking lot and demonstration sites.

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