SAN DIEGO, Aug. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxwell
Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL), a leading developer and
manufacturer of ultracapacitor-based energy storage products,
announced today that Peterbilt Motors Company, a leading designer
and manufacturer of premium trucks, is now offering Maxwell's
ultracapacitor-powered Engine Start Module (ESM) on new Model 579
and 567 trucks as a factory-installed option. Maxwell's ESM enables
fleets to give their drivers the superior starting reliability they
demand while increasing payload. The ultracapacitor replaces one
traditional battery – reducing weight by up to 60 pounds – and is
dedicated to starting the vehicle. This means power is always
available to start the vehicle, reducing unplanned downtime.
Maxwell's field-proven ESM gives truck operators assurance their
engines will start reliably, especially for operations with
multiple starts and stops per day or that use the lift gate or
other auxiliary battery-powered equipment while the truck is off.
Additionally, the ultracapacitor is not affected by hotel loads –
lights, HVAC, television and other in-cab or sleeper-powered
devices – which can drain power during extended use.
"Superior uptime and reliability are two advantages our
customers expect from Peterbilt, and this new technology is one way
to help bring those to even greater levels," said Anthony Gansle, Peterbilt marketing manager of
on-highway products. "Our aerodynamic Model 579 and vocational
Model 567 equipped with the Maxwell ESM will provide customers with
greater confidence that their vehicles will be ready to move when
they need to move."
Dr. Franz Fink, CEO of Maxwell
Technologies, said, "Expanding our Engine Start Module's
availability in North America is
an ongoing goal, and our relationship with Peterbilt is the next
step in meeting the demands of our customers in the United States and Canada. Now more fleet owners and operators
will be able to benefit from the reliable performance of the ESM in
providing starting assurance for on-time deliveries and improved
uptime."
Maxwell's ESM uses ultracapacitor technology to improve the
performance of engine cranking, helping heavy-duty engines to
reliably start in temperatures ranging from -40 degrees to +149
degrees Fahrenheit with Maxwell's ESM installed. For more
information about Maxwell's Engine Start Module products, please
visit www.maxwell.com/esm.
Additional Maxwell Technologies information:
- Features and downloads for the ESM line:
http://www.maxwell.com/esm
- Maxwell Technologies on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/Maxwell_Tech
- Maxwell Technologies on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/10e2nPA
- Maxwell Technologies on LinkedIn: http://linkd.in/Z4737Y
- Maxwell Technologies on Google+:
https://plus.google.com/+MaxwellTech/
About Maxwell: Maxwell is a global leader in the
development and manufacture of innovative, cost-effective energy
storage and power delivery solutions. Our ultracapacitor products
provide safe and reliable power solutions for applications in
consumer and industrial electronics, transportation and
telecommunications. Our high-voltage grading and coupling
capacitors help to ensure the safety and reliability of electric
utility infrastructure and other applications involving transport,
distribution and measurement of high-voltage electrical energy. Our
radiation-mitigated microelectronic products include power modules,
memory modules and single board computers that incorporate powerful
commercial silicon for superior performance and high reliability in
aerospace applications. For more information, please visit our
website: www.maxwell.com.
About Peterbilt: Peterbilt Motors Company, located in
Denton, Texas, has a global
reputation for superior quality, industry leading design,
innovative engineering and fuel efficient solutions, and is
recognized as the "Class" of the industry. Peterbilt provides a
comprehensive array of aftermarket support programs through its
300-plus North American dealer locations that complement its full
lineup of on-highway, vocational and medium duty products,
including alternative fuel vehicles. Peterbilt offers industry
leading service and support, including preventive maintenance
plans, expedited Rapid Check diagnostic services, automated parts
inventory replenishment and 24/7 complimentary Customer Assistance
through 1-800-4-Peterbilt. For more information about Peterbilt,
visit www.peterbilt.com. Peterbilt is a PACCAR Company,
traded publicly on the NASDAQ as PCAR.
Maxwell Technologies Contacts:
Media:
Sylvie Tse, Metis Communications: +1
(617) 236-0500, maxwell@metiscomm.com
Investor: Michael Sund: +1 (858)
503-3233, msund@maxwell.com
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