American Power Systems News, Updates & Expert Resources

American Power Systems, Inc. (APS) has opened up applications 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 sixth year, the scholarship is named in honor of the late Thomas Keenan Evans, a local engineer and entrepreneur who...

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 owners looking for additional power to operate on-board equipment can find it with four new high-output alternator offerings from American Power Systems, Inc. (APS). APS has developed 255- and 360-amp HPI alternators for both 3.3L diesel and 3.5L gas (petrol) engines for the automotive manufacturer's latest version of its popular Land Cruiser platform and is now taking...

American Power Systems, Inc. has announced the winners of $10,000 in STEM-based scholarships awarded to three area graduates through the 2022 Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship program. North Scott High School graduate Taylor Mayhue has been named the overall winner of a $5,000 scholarship, while Karl Jensen of Jensen Home School/Scholé Quad Cities and Peyton Sanderson of Pleasant Valley High...

American Power Systems, Inc. (APS) has opened up applications 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 fifth year, the scholarship is named in honor of the late Thomas Keenan Evans, a local engineer and entrepreneur who...

2021 Davenport West High School graduate Brady O’Neil of Blue Grass, Iowa, has been named as the 2021 recipient of the Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is a merit-based, one-time gift for new college entrants pursuing education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). It was founded in 2017 to encourage bright, creative young people to achieve and excel, and to...

The APS engineering team enjoyed a visit from the world’s foremost writer about marine systems maintenance, Nigel Calder. Calder is the author of numerous books about sailing but is perhaps best known for his “Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual” (first published in 1989) and “Marine Diesel Engines: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair,” originally published in 1987. The former has...

The N62 standard accessory bracket has become important for builders integrating lithium-ion energy storage with the Mercedes Benz Sprinter—and options for “powering up” the platform abound. Whether the vehicle is being used for work or recreation, there are a few things vehicle integrators should know before selecting a solution to serve on-vehicle current needs and to charge aftermarket li-ion...

From RVs and marine applications to military and commercial vehicles, modern end-users need more available power – and they need it to last for longer periods of time as they travel further from shore power than ever before. More end-user power for work or play Whether they’re powering cabin comforts or mission-specific equipment, vehicle operators rely on high-power, fast-charging...

We are proud to introduce new alternators to support power-hungry applications for the Nissan Patrol. We now provide 255- and 360-amp HPI alternators for the Patrol, Nissan’s largest sport utility/crossover, used around the world as a recreational vehicle and a working platform for commercial, government and defense applications, including off-road, racing, adventure, armored, security, police...

Since 2006, customers have trusted us to provide them with ample on-vehicle power to get the job done. Today we're celebrating them and the industries they represent — from military and defense forces to delivery partners and mobile service providers. From emergency response to satellite news, these organizations trust APS to deliver exceptional on-vehicle power to help end-users get more done,...