American Power Systems News, Updates & Expert Resources

American Power Systems, Inc. (APS) is proud to announce that it has been assessed and certified by Verisys Registrars® as meeting the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems. The scope of registration encompasses the design and manufacture of alternators, alternator brackets, regulators, and converters. ISO 9001:2015 is an internationally recognized standard that specifies...

Looking for the complete package for your Toyota Land Cruiser 300 power upgrade? American Power Systems, Inc. (APS) now offers high idle controllers for the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 with 3.3L diesel and 3.5L gas engines. The high idle controllers are available for use with APS’ 255- and 360-amp HPI alternators designed specifically for the LC300 as well as their latest 290-amp and 390-amp Ultra...

Supply chain issues are well-known and have affected the American manufacturing sector. But when Battelle’s Armored Commercial Vehicles line needs specialty parts, American Power Systems (APS) comes through.  Based on consistent delivery when faced with anything from innovative supply chain management to emergency timelines and critical procurement challenges, APS has been a trusted partner and...

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 owners looking for even more power to operate on-board equipment can find it with a new dual alternator bracket kit available from American Power Systems, Inc. (APS). Designed for 2022 and newer Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vehicles with a 3.5L twin turbo petrol (gas) engine, the new dual alternator bracket kit allows users to add additional power to the vehicle with minimal...

Join us in congratulating Sam Bevans of Davenport Central High School as the 2024 winner of our $5,000 Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship!    Sam plans to attend Iowa State University in the fall of 2024 to pursue a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering. His love for aviation grew from his connection with his grandfather.   “As a child, I loved going to the airport with my grandpa and...

The deadline for the Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship is drawing near! Applicants have until noon, Monday, Feb. 26, to submit their complete application packet to American Power Systems, Inc. for consideration. The $5,000 award is a merit- and need-based, one-time gift for new college entrants pursuing education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Now in its seventh year,...

In need of a secondary alternator that meets specs outlined in Mercedes-Benz Body & Equipment Guideline manual? Look no further than American Power Systems, Inc.! APS solutions for adding Sprinter second alternator When Mercedes Benz announced an engine update for its 2023 Sprinter models, upfitters needed new solutions for adding a secondary alternator to fit with the onboard battery bank...

American Power Systems, Inc. (APS) will begin taking applications on Thursday, Nov. 30, for its $5,000 award for new college entrants pursuing education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship is a merit- and need-based, one-time gift. Now in its seventh year, the scholarship is named in honor of the late Thomas Keenan Evans, a local engineer...

Blue water for miles. The wind and sun on your face. Pulling into a choice anchorage after a safe and rewarding passage, knowing there’s no need to run a generator. Who wouldn’t want to spend more time on the water enjoying the natural quietness of your chosen anchorage, without giving up the electrical amenities of home? With American Power Systems, Inc.’s new line of 24V and 48V lower-RPM...

American Power Systems is sending its good wishes to Ronnie Simpson, a 38-year-old professional racing sailor and the skipper of the Open 50 Shipyard Brewing racing yacht, who is about to compete in the first-ever Global Solo Challenge, a single-handed non-stop sailing race around the world. Under the guidance of Bruce Schwab and our expert marine partners at Ocean Planet Energy, we are proud to...