Trojan Battery Introduces Heavy Duty Truck Battery for Anti-Idling Systems
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ — Trojan Battery Company, the world’s leading manufacturer of advanced deep cycle batteries, introduced today its new OverDrive(TM) AGM 31, a sealed, absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery built specifically for idle-reduction technology in the heavy duty/commercial truck industry.
With the on-going implementation of anti-idling regulations across the United States and the development and installation of electric auxiliary power units (APUs) gaining fast momentum, Trojan Battery has identified the urgent need for a reliable, heavy duty cycling battery that provides clean, steady power for heating, air and critical on-board instruments when truck engines are turned off. Most truck fleets outfitted with a new electric APU and Trojan’s OverDrive(TM) AGM 31 batteries will start to see its return on investment as soon as 12-18 months of its initial use.
Additional benefits of Trojan’s OverDrive(TM) AGM 31 include:
- Maintenance free convenience with no watering required plus increased safety with no acid spills
- Excellent recharge efficiency while driving
- Superior vibration resistance over standard conventional lead acid batteries
- Increased battery protection in heavy truck applications with Trojan’s durable polypropylene case
- Easy lifting and installation into truck compartments with removable carrying handles
- Overall safety with Trojan’s flame arrestor pressure vent
- 30-month warranty
“Trojan’s long history in manufacturing deep cycle technology has allowed us to design a cycling AGM battery with real financial and technological benefits that heavy duty trucking customers require,” states Elke Hirschman, Vice President of Marketing for Trojan Battery. “The battery is a critical component of any electrical APU and Trojan’s OverDrive(TM) AGM 31 allows customers to obtain the real benefits of their investment: a long-lasting reliable anti-idling solution, better environment and increasing profits.”
The OverDrive AGM 31 battery is available through Trojan’s Master Distributor Network. For additional product information, visit www.trojanbattery.com/OverDrive.
About Trojan Battery Company
With over 85 years of experience, Trojan Battery Company is the world’s leading manufacturer of deep cycle batteries, having built the first golf car battery in 1952. Trojan batteries provide power for a wide variety of industrial, recreational and auxiliary power applications. Trojan Battery Company, founded in 1925 in the U.S.A., is ISO 9001:2000 certified with operations in California and Georgia.
For Media inquiries please contact: Kari Weinberger, Marketing Communications at 562-236-3038 or kweinberger@trojanbattery.com.
SOURCE Trojan Battery Company