Idling a diesel engine to run the sleeper cab costs roughly $1 per hour in fuel — and in California, extended idling is restricted by CARB regulations. An APU eliminates both problems. Climate control, electronics, and accessories run independently while the engine stays off.
Voltara Systems installs APU units for semi-trucks in Long Beach, CA. Full installation including all equipment and labor, typically completed in under 8 hours.
Runs the sleeper cab's HVAC independently — heat in winter, cooling in summer — without the engine running. Quiet, efficient, and CARB-compliant.
Powers 120V outlets in the cab for TV, laptop, microwave, and other accessories. No extension cords from the truck stop plug — clean power from the APU.
Battery-electric APU systems are fully CARB compliant and exempt from California's anti-idling regulations. Run California legally without engine idle.
We assess your truck's existing electrical setup, select the right APU for your cab configuration and climate needs, and install it completely — wiring, mounting, integration with the cab's systems, and a full test before you pull out of the shop.
Drop the truck off in the morning. Pick it up the same day. Most installations are complete in under 8 hours.
For California truck idling regulations, see the California truck idling regulations from CARB.
A truck that idles 8 hours per night, 250 nights per year burns significant fuel just for the sleeper. An APU eliminates most of that. Payback periods vary by fuel price and usage, but typically run 1–3 years. For owner-operators running California routes, the math is usually compelling.
Battery-electric APU systems are fully CARB compliant and exempt from California's anti-idling regulations. Diesel APUs have their own compliance requirements. We'll advise on the right option for California operation.
Most APU installations are completed in under 8 hours. You drop the truck in the morning and pick it up the same day. We'll confirm the timeline when you schedule.
Let's put an APU on your truck. Free consultation — no obligation.
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