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More APU choices from Kohler: two new auxiliary power units target heavy-duty truck fleets, owner-operators; air- and liquid-cooled engine options.

Publication: Diesel Progress North American Edition
Publication Date: 01-MAY-08 		Format: Online
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Full Article Title: More APU choices from Kohler: two new auxiliary power units target heavy-duty truck fleets, owner-operators; air- and liquid-cooled engine options.(POWER GENERATION)

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Continuing its advance into the heavy-duty truck markets, Kohler Power Systems has introduced two new auxiliary power units (APU) targeting heavy-duty sleeper cabs. The 3APU-HC is designed to provide power to keep the truck's main batteries charged and accommodate in-cab electrical loads as well as provide cab heating and cooling. The 7APU is a more conventional generator set system engineered to deliver electrical output to operate vehicle climate control systems and meet hotel electrical load demands, the company said.

Both of the new APUs were unveiled at the recent Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.

"These are totally new products from Kohler," said Stacy Peshkopia, senior product manager--mobile products at Kohler Power Systems. "We have gone in a different direction with these two products to give our customers more options.

"The 3APU-HC is really more of a heat pump that will keep the truck's battery charged and power basic needs, while the 7APU accommodates more...

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