American Power Systems News, Updates & Expert Resources

We turned 20 on April 11, 2026! From our first big idea to today’s innovations in the power solutions space, this milestone is all about the people who made it possible—our employees, partners and customers, like you. Read on for a recap of two decades of progress and how we’re looking ahead to the next chapter.   Here’s a little bit about who we are and how we got started:   Founded by Thomas...

American Power Systems, Inc. has been ISO 9001:2015 certified since September 2024. For customers who rely on consistent quality, that certification is a meaningful signal. When you’re sourcing alternators or components, the quality system matters as much as price and lead time. ISO 9001:2015 certification points to audited, repeatable processes for meeting requirements. That discipline reduces...

As Class B vans continue to evolve into mobile residences, commercial workspaces, and premium recreational vehicles, van upfitters face increasing pressure to deliver reliable, high‑capacity electrical systems that perform consistently across customer use cases. Solar panels and DC‑DC chargers remain common components, but for builds with higher electrical loads, they often introduce performance...

When it comes to outfitting vehicles for security, defense, or demanding commercial applications, the Nissan Patrol stands out as a reliable platform. But as these vehicles are upgraded with additional armor and specialized equipment, their electrical power needs often exceed what standard OEM alternators can provide. That’s where American Power Systems’ (APS) NEW dual alternator bracket kit for...

An alternator serves as the heart of a vehicle’s electrical generation, converting mechanical energy into substantial electrical current. While standard alternators suffice for typical applications, high output models like those American Power Systems manufactures are engineered for scenarios where energy needs exceed conventional supply. This includes emergency vehicles, work trucks, cargo...

“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...