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50 | Overdrive | December 2017 EQUIPMENT SPOTLIGHT Auxiliary po wer units BY DEAN SMALLWOOD Nite Phoenix Bergstrom's Nite Phoenix no-idle system has a large compressor and an LCD digital user interface and battery monitoring sys- tem. The unit includes a 110-pound lithium-ion battery, onboard service diagnostics, automatic temperature control and a check-filter function. The company's Tundra inverter and shorepower kit, which offers shore- power and hotel load capabilities for the Nite system, includes an extension cord and a switching box that automatically detects 110-volt AC power and provides the vehicle with both AC and 12-volt DC power. Bergstrom Inc., BergstromInc.com Carrier Carrier's APU has a 60-amp alternator and a large reser- voir that allows for a 1,000- hour oil service interval. The compact unit weighs 375 pounds and is powered by a 13.9-hp 2-cylinder Kubota engine that generates 6,000- watt 110-/120-volt electrical power. The climate control unit weighs 85 pounds and provides 12,000 Btu cooling and 5,000 Btu heating at low speed and 10,000 at high speed. It also has a thermostatic expansion valve, a condenser with a fin-and-tube design and a low- pressure sensor designed to shut down in the event of a refrigerant leak. The R-134a refrigerant also allows for simpler service. Carrier Transicold, TruckTrailer.Carrier.com Dynasys SL Dynasys' SL APU is a compact unit that weighs 295 pounds and takes up less than 20 inches of frame rail space, and its hermetic A/C includes a belt-driven compressor. The console's USB charg- ing port provides power and charging capabilities for electronic devices, and its 12-VDC power receptacle provides users easy access to an electrical power point. The console also has large dual cup holders, two integrated storage trays, a durable molded plastic and steel construc- tion and four large adjustable multidirectional air vents. A touchscreen panel offers easy-to-use temperature control, and its auto-start functions include low truck battery voltage, cabin temperature, coolant temperature and time and day. The APU's design is independent of the truck's cooling sys- tem, and its rugged stainless-steel enclosure helps resist harsh weather and corrosion. Dynasys, DynasysAPU.com Idle Free Idle Free's electric APU provides heat, air condi- tioning and elec- tricity and is avail- able with Reefer Link technology designed to make the reefer unit's excess energy available for added runtime, providing year- round climate control and access to 120-volt electricity to run a TV or computer without idling. Idle Free is owned by Phillips & Temro Industries, an investor in companies that pro- vide cooling products serving the heavy-duty truck industry. Idle Free Systems, IdleFreeSystems.com Dynasys SL Dynasys' SL APU is a compact unit that weighs 295 pounds and takes up less than 20 inches of frame rail space, and its hermetic A/C includes a belt-driven compressor. The console's USB charg- ing port provides power and charging capabilities for electronic devices, and its 12-VDC power receptacle provides users easy access to an electrical power point. The

• COVER
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• Cross-border trucking part of NAFTA talks.
• Semi-autonomous trucks tested on-highway.
• Court halts trailer emissions regulations.
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• ELD exemption sought for safe small businesses.
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