Vanair Unveils EPEQ: Electrified Power for Class 8 Trucks & Fleets

New battery-electric solution aims to reduce engine idling and lower operational costs for the trucking industry.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 9:58pm

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Vanair, a leading manufacturer of mobile power solutions, has unveiled its EPEQ Electrified Power Equipment ecosystem at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Nashville. The EPEQ system is a modular, battery-electric alternative to traditional auxiliary power units (APUs), designed to power the heating, cooling, and electrical systems of Class 8 trucks without the need for engine idling.

Why it matters

The trucking industry is facing rising costs associated with engine idling, as well as increasing power demands from in-cab technology. Vanair's EPEQ system offers a scalable, electrified solution to address these challenges, potentially reducing fuel consumption, maintenance expenses, and emissions.

The details

At the core of the EPEQ system are 48-volt ELiMENT batteries, now featuring IP67-rated enclosures for enhanced protection. These 5kW modules can be scaled up to 30kW, providing substantial power capacity. The system also includes inverters and options for solar charging, allowing for a comprehensive solution to reduce engine idling and lower operational costs.

  • Vanair unveiled the EPEQ system at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Nashville on March 15, 2026.

The players

Vanair

A leading manufacturer of mobile power solutions for the trucking industry.

Chip Jones

Vanair's national manager of the Electrified Products Group.

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What they’re saying

“Drivers need reliable heating, cooling, and electrical power without running the main engine. What we bring to this market is not a single-purpose APU. It's a complete, integrated power ecosystem that scales to the application.”

— Chip Jones, National Manager, Electrified Products Group

What’s next

Vanair plans to continue expanding the capabilities of the EPEQ system, including offering 12-volt solutions for day cabs and regional haulers, as well as the EPEQ EPTO, a battery-driven hydraulic system for operating liftgates and pumps without idling the truck engine.

The takeaway

Vanair's EPEQ system represents a significant step forward in the electrification of the trucking industry, providing fleets with a scalable, integrated power solution that can reduce fuel consumption, maintenance costs, and emissions, while also addressing the growing power demands of modern in-cab technologies.