American Power Systems News, Updates & Expert Resources

That’s right! We’ve spent the past 15 years helping you get the job done with vehicle power solutions in the US and around the world. We’ll be celebrating this milestone all 2021 with historical highlights and special events, including a ribbon cutting (after gatherings are deemed safe once again). To kick things off, here’s a little bit about who we are how we got started: We were founded...

What You Can Do Next Contact us Visit our marine solutions page Read our blog with marine systems expert Nigel Calder View our APS-500 alternator regulator for marine applications Read our blog about APS alternators in the Vendee Globe Ocean Race   Video Transcript: Whether you’re cruising or racing, you can find total freedom on the water. The last thing you need to worry about is an...

Today we’re releasing our new APS Project Guide, featuring a few of our favorite on-vehicle power solutions and integrations of the last few years. Here are the vehicle platforms included in the book: Chevrolet Suburban Dodge Ram Promaster Ford F-250 Nissan Patrol Polaris DAGOR (light tactical vehicle) Polaris MRZR (light tactical vehicle) Toyota Hilux Toyota Land Cruiser...

American Power Systems, Inc. has joined two consortia committed to automotive innovation in service of the US government. APS joined DATC (Defense Automotive Technologies Consortium) and NAMC (National Advanced Mobility Consortium) in September. DATC connects members working with advanced automotive technologies to the US military and government. Similarly, NAMC helps link government buyers...

As the 2020 school year begins, we’re checking in with our past Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship recipients to see what they’re up to. Scholarship recipients Cole Caleo, Joey Dryoel and Grace Bjustrom are all back in school — although colleges, like all institutions, look a little bit different these days. Here’s a bit about each of them, what they’re up to, and how they’re...

Our power systems enable operators in diverse industries to get the job done – no matter where work takes them. https://youtu.be/WEL4exWjAcg Here’s a handful of examples of businesses and vehicles we currently serve: Ambulances Delivery vans Emergency vehicles Location & mapping data collection vehicles Mobile pet groomers Mobile offices & workshops Mobile stores News...

Today we’re releasing our 2020 tradeshow video here on our blog. It’s a quick, visual representation of who we are and what we do: For over 15 years, our research, development and engineering team has provided on-vehicle power solutions for military and industry partners when previous solutions failed or didn’t exist. Here you’ll see some of the vehicle we work with most often – light tactical...

American Power Systems, Inc. is featured in the spring 2020 issue of CIRAS News, a publication of Iowa State University's Center for Industrial Research and Service. The story focuses on APS's recent Exporter of the Year Award, presented by the Small Business Administration. CIRAS account manager Glenn Volkman commended the company’s success in opening new markets and noted that a well-executed...

Grace Bjustrom of Eldridge has been named as the 2020 recipient of the  Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship. Bjustrom, a soon-to-be graduate of North Scott High School (Eldridge) will receive $5,000 toward tuition at Iowa State University (Ames), where she plans to study agricultural engineering and marketing in the fall. She is the daughter of Larry and Carolyn Bjustrom of Eldridge. “After...

In recent weeks, American Power Systems, Inc. has been featured by industry-specific and local news sources. Here's a quick list: >> Association of the United States Army -- Rock Island Arsenal Chapter 5102 Chapter president Dr. Julie Johnson interviews APS president Amy Lank. Watch as they discuss local, state and federal resources for small businesses, how to find renewal during tough times,...