American Power Systems News, Updates & Expert Resources

While an APS high output alternator is a crucial component to keep your vehicle accessories working properly, it has a very valuable partner in performance within the electrical system – the battery. The battery provides the necessary power to start the engine; the alternator is responsible for providing the power to run accessories and charging the battery while the engine is running. However,...

At American Power Systems, we are committed to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. So how do we stay ahead of the curve in a field that’s always evolving? By utilizing fundamental building blocks to develop the most reliable, durable products to keep you running:   1. We invest heavily in research and development to ensure that we are always using the latest technologies and...

American Power Systems, Inc. (APS) has developed two new lower turn-on RPM alternators with the addition of 60- and 90-amp, 48-volt high-output alternators to its product line-up.  With these two models, end users can potentially begin charging secondary power banks at even lower speeds, including at factory idle without a high idle kit, seeing results in even less time than before. Because APS’...

Warmer weather is nearly here in the Midwest, and with that comes the lure of summer vacation travel. But before you hop in that new luxury RV or tricked out van to heed the call of the open road, make sure you have the right power system components communicating with each other first. Failure to communicate could put a major crimp in your plans as well as your pocketbook. We know an RV or...

Join us in congratulating Landen Freeman of Davenport North High School as the 2023 winner of our $5,000 Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship!  Landen is a member of his school’s Green Team, an environmental club that focuses on action and explores the science behind environmental advocacy. He also participates in North’s Science Bowl team, where he was elected team captain for the 2022-23...

American Power Systems, Inc. (APS) has developed a new series of lower turn-on RPM alternators ideal for those needing to fully charge secondary power banks in less time, even while idling. The new 130 HPI Series was developed to have a robust lower turn-on RPM, allowing end users to begin charging even at low or idling speeds. Because they turn on faster, it also means that secondary power...

American Power Systems, Inc. prides itself on the experience of its employees as a customer differentiator, so when one of them decides to retire, you can bet we have a plan in place for a smooth hand-off. Jim Dunlap, Senior Program Manager for our Commercial & Fleet division, will begin his transition to retirement beginning in early April 2023. Jim has been with APS for nearly 12 years, but...

Recently APS was proud to be featured on the cover of the Feb. 20 edition of the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal (click to read >> “American Power Systems: Local company, global impact”). In fact, the intro is a perfect description of our approach: "Only a small sign with a red, white and blue logo gives away the identity of the company – American Power Systems Inc. (APS) – that occupies...

Is the new Mercedes Benz Sprinter engine change causing upfitting for #vanlife to become full of #vanstrife? American Power Systems, Inc. can help! Recently Mercedes Benz announced an engine update for its 2023 and newer models, switching from a six-cylinder 3.0L diesel to a four-cylinder 2.0L twin-turbo diesel. This change means upfitters configuring an RV chassis to fit in-house battery banks...

When you need the job done right the first time, you can depend on American Power Systems, Inc. When other power solutions have failed or simply don’t exist, our team steps into the gap, which has given APS a worldwide reputation for quality, innovation, and expertise.  So how do we do it? To ensure APS products meet our threshold for superior quality and performance, all new products undergo a...