American Power Systems Inc. released a new high-output alternator line. The company said the products provide more output at lower and higher engine RPMs.
The series is called the Ultra Performance at Idle (UPI) series. The new alternators share the same weight, size and other mechanical specifications as the company’s previous High Performance at Idle (HPI) alternators. The difference is that the UPI alternators provide higher output from the RPM output curve.
The new alternators offer the same form and fit as HPI versions in under-the-hood configurations for all vehicles APS products currently fit.
APS President and CEO Amy Lank said, “This is a game-changer in the ever-evolving mobile power market. Our customers have asked for more power, and we have heard them loud and clear. We are very excited to bring this to the market.”
The UPI series alternators are available in 12-, 24-, and 48-volt models.
The UPI series offers six different configurations ranging from 165 amps to 390 amps at output:
- 12-volt at 290 amps
- 12-volt at 390 amps
- 24-volt at 165 amps
- 24-volt at 240 amps
- 48-volt at 170 amps
- 48-volt at 230 amps
While the new UPI high-output alternators offer more power at both ends of the RPM spectrum, they can start producing electrical power at lower RPM, which translates to quicker battery charging. Lower turn-on RPM means that the alternator can start generating voltage earlier in the engine’s operation.
By starting power generation earlier, the battery is charged more efficiently.
For example, the 24-volt, 240-amp UPI alternator generates 381% more power at 2,000 alternator RPMs than the HPI 24-volt, 185-amp counterpart.
“There is a reason why APS is globally trusted,” Lank said. “We have a worldwide reputation for quality, innovation, and expertise. When our products hit the market, we feel confident in their performance because of how meticulous we are behind the scenes during their development.”
