American Power Systems News, Updates & Expert Resources

We have some exciting news to share! We have been named the Small Business Exporter of the Year by the Region 7 Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration. As Exporter of the Year for the state of Iowa and the region, APS will represent Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska during National Small Business Week, a celebration of small businesses across the US, set for May 4-8, 2020. APS...

For today’s lithium-ion energy storage systems, APS alternators and smart alternator regulators can provide the charging capability end-users need to get work done – all without noisy generators or engine idling. Such is the case with a recently released line of trucks from Matco Tools, an Ohio-based manufacturer and distributor of automotive tools, equipment and toolboxes. The new trucks...

The new year is off to a productive start here at APS, with multiple vehicle development and fitment projects underway. A Ram Promaster is shown at APS headquarters in Davenport, Iowa. With high output alternators, dual alternator bracket kits, high idle controls, DC-DC converters and even custom bracketry, APS provides ample power for numerous vehicle applications utilized in diverse...

American Power Systems, Inc. is now a member of NTEA — The Association for the Work Truck Industry. As an NTEA member, APS joins the organization of over 2,100 companies that manufacture and provide commercial work trucks and equipment. Buyers of vocational trucks and truck manufacturers also belong to the group. APS has long been involved in NTEA events, including The Work Truck Show and Truck...

Over the last 15 years, the APS team has assisted numerous vehicle-upfitters, armorers and other professionals with installation of our high output alternators, dual alternator kits and other power system components and accessories. While each vehicle application is different, we’ve compiled a handful of generally helpful ideas in a new tip sheet to make the process a little easier regardless of...

We’re wrapping up our year in travel here at APS, with nine shows from Indianapolis to Abu Dhabi in the books for 2019. With so many miles behind us, we’re taking some time to consider what we’ve learned. Here are three key power trends we see and serve around the world. 1. Prevalence of silent watch and corresponding power needs. Despite technological advances in long-distance tools such as...

“Because You Asked” occasionally answers an important, common or otherwise noteworthy question we hear from one of our partners around the world. Question: Can you explain the voltage at which your automotive-grade lithium-ion battery storage system operates? Answer: We hear voltage questions from military clients from time to time, possibly because this system is purposely designed to work...

When you have work to do at idle, low engine RPM can inhibit productivity and compromise safety. To comply with environmental regulations in recent years, automotive manufacturers have decreased engine revolutions at rest to reduce carbon emissions. Lowered idle RPM has indeed led to fewer emissions—a fine trade-off for most consumer vehicles in typical situations. However, for vocational...

Joseph Dryoel of Colona has been named as the 2019 recipient of the Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship. Dryoel, a June graduate of United Township High School (East Moline) and co-valedictorian of his class, will receive $5,000 toward tuition at Loyola University (Chicago), where he plans to study pre-health in the fall. “As a pre-health student, I am looking at eight or more years of...

Download the Alternator Buyer's Guide You need more power to run the on-vehicle equipment you rely on to get the job done. We get it, and we’re glad you’re here. Since 2006 American Power Systems, Inc. has designed and manufactured high-output alternators. We’ve built our international reputation on providing more power and better service than anyone else. That’s why, over a decade later, our...