eCycle Offers High Efficiency Auxiliary Power Units (APU) for Trucks and Locomotives- Provides Anti-Idling Solution

eCycle Auxiliary Power Units (APU) for trucks and locomotives; provides Anti-Idling solution and saves gas and offers environmental benefits. The eCycle APU is the most powerful and low cost APU on the market.

Temple, PA (PRWEB) June 30, 2005 -- eCycle, a manufacturer of high efficiency generators, is pleased to announce its new line of auxiliary power units (APU) that offer up to 10 times the current of similar products presently on the market.

eCycles APU was designed to answer industrys demand for lightweight, high efficiency mobile DC power solutions in compliance to the anti-idling laws that are being mandated throughout Canada and the United States. These units are perfect for vehicles requiring additional DC power as part of a total generation system. Depending on the application, the units can be configured to produce up to 6kW at low voltage (14, 28 or 72VDC) with current up to 400A.

Until now, there has not been a generator that can produce high current in a low voltage system. eCycles unique electronically commutated motor/generator (CMG) utilizes SolidSlot technology that replaces traditional windings with bars of copper. These improvements result in a power dense generator that delivers high current at low voltage to maintain battery charge, while providing sufficient current to support all electrical needs.

eCycles APU generally consists of the companys CMG brushless motor/generator and an industry-leading diesel engine. The APU was designed to be mounted peripherally and requires only 8 cubic feet of space (depending on engine choice). The unit features electric start, remote operation and can be connected to the vehicles main fuel supply.

A multi-function model is available that was designed for long haul and refrigerated trucks requiring a comprehensive power generation system that helps reduce unnecessary diesel idling and conserves fuel. The multifunction APU is available in liquid cooled configurations only and features a compressor to support cabin air conditioning.

In addition to significant annual savings in fuel, the eCycle APU significantly reduces maintenance costs and downtime resulting in increased profitability, longer engine life and less air pollution.

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