The unending APU evolution: Changes in power needs, technology push vendors to up their game

摘要

Anti-idling laws now are the norm across the country and are so firmly entrenched in the public's mind that parked trucks with engines running - once so commonplace, they attracted little if any notice - stand out starkly in cities and neighborhoods. But for long-haul truckers, anti-idling laws created a big problem: Staying comfortable during off-duty hours. Various solutions were proposed, including shorepower hookups that allowed truckers to plug into a local power grid - much like a boat in port.