Why Did Roadwarrior develop LightningVolt™?
As commercial trucking aftertreatment specialists, we like to be at the forefront of developments and technology improvements. When we saw the potential of idle reduction to preserve the aftertreatment system, we realized two things. Firstly, improved electric APU performance means reduced idle times and less pressure on the engine and aftertreatment system. Secondly, the best […]
APU Batteries Reduce Regens Through Idle Reduction
For most commercial truck drivers, regens range from a minor inconvenience to a significant issue. But did you know cutting down on idling dramatically reduces the regularity of regens, extends the life of your DPF and DOC, and reduces fuel spending? Installing an electric APU with efficient lithium batteries is one of the easiest ways […]
House Battery Bank vs Starter Battery
House Battery Bank vs Starter Battery Most personal vehicles only come with one battery, the starter, which starts the engine. Heavy-duty trucks have much larger starter batteries than non-commercial vehicles because it takes much larger engines to pull them. However, modern commercial trucks, fitted with electric APUs (auxiliary power units), often also have a house […]
Auxiliary Power and Electric APUs
Why Auxiliary Power? Most long-haul truck drivers spend 250-300 days and nights on the road every year, and sometimes more. That means living in your truck for 68–82% of the year. In that time your truck becomes your home—the place where you eat, sleep, work and wind down. To make this manageable, you deserve basic […]
