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The CDC has categorized heart disease as the number-one cause of death in the U.S. While we have all heard the medical reports that diet and exercise may help reduce the risk of heart disease, we don’t often hear about … Continue reading

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When our partners at Utah Clean Cities invited us up to Salt Lake City to participate in their Idle Reduction Conference, we enthusiastically accepted. Not only is it a fantastic opportunity for us to listen to the challenges organizations face … Continue reading

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An auxiliary power unit (APU) is a device on a vehicle that provides energy for functions other than propulsion – used to run the vehicle’s electrical/auxiliary system. Historically, auxiliary power units were developed for use in aircrafts.  During World War I, … Continue reading

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Show here is the latest product development efforts, done jointly with Energy Xtreme and Navistar Defense; the vehicle is an MXT and it’s one of the newest in Navistar Defense’s family of military vehicles.  The British currently have 350 MXT’s … Continue reading

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The first 2 Strykers with Energy Xtreme Stealth Power systems installed have now begun testing at Ft Benning GA. Information gleaned from early tests have shown that the Stealth Power systems will be able to provide no less than 8 … Continue reading

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About 20 states, 50 cities or towns and 33 counties across the U.S. limit engine idling with fines and even jail time. This number continues to grow both domestically and internationally.  Excess idling has been identified as one of the … Continue reading

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Earlier this year the Raleigh Police Department installed mobile electric power idle reduction systems in 29 police vehicles. The project was funded by an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, and aligns with Raleigh’s commitment to environmental protection outlined in … Continue reading

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5.  Abate dead batteries Constant use of the OEM battery to power equipment it’s not meant to power, such as bucket lifts, computers and digital cameras, is the fastest way to drain the vehicles battery.  In fact, with police vehicles … Continue reading

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In so many instances, employees around the globe get asked the age-old question. So what do you do? In our case here at Energy Xtreme, we have become experts on explaining what we, as a company, actually do. Idle reduction … Continue reading

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When the EPA introduced the new diesel emissions standard in late 2010, the nations largest fleets in over-the-ground vehicles began to implement idle reduction technology. Using this technology, the fleet managers have found cross functionality within the fire service sectors. … Continue reading

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