American Power Systems News, Updates & Expert Resources

“You get what you pay for.” It’s a phrase we’ve all heard countless times, usually uttered as a gentle warning when considering a suspiciously cheap product or service. Nowhere is this age-old wisdom more applicable than in the world of high output alternators. While it might be tempting to save money upfront by choosing a bargain model, the real cost often reveals itself down the road—sometimes...

American Power Systems, Inc. takes great pride in the fact that our high output alternators meet Mercedes-Benz’s Body & Equipment Guideline manual recommendations for weight, pulley size, alignment and kilowatt (kW) output. But not all manufacturers can say that, particularly for alternator weight. We know what you’re thinking … “C’mon. Does one extra pound REALLY matter?” In short, YES. In...

American Power Systems, Inc. has unveiled its latest product for the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 – a dual alternator bracket kit designed to add more power to the popular LC300 with a 3.3L diesel engine.  APS now offers dual alternator brackets for 2022 and newer 3.3L diesel and 3.5L gas versions, alongside high output alternators and high-idle kits, giving APS customers a full suite of power...

Ready for more power and faster charging? That's what you can get with American Power Systems' all-new, groundbreaking high-output alternator series! Now available for purchase, the new Ultra Performance at Idle (UPI) series provides more output across the board at both lower and upper RPM. In addition, the increased power output at lower RPM means faster charging capability at lower speeds,...

American Power Systems, Inc. has released a second dual alternator bracket kit for Toyota Land Cruiser 300 owners looking for even more power to operate on-board equipment using a large-frame high output alternator. With the new product’s release, APS now offers both a large-frame and small-frame dual alternator option for 2022 and newer Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vehicles with a 3.5L twin turbo...

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...