Tukwila WA-based IntraUSA said Paccar Parts’ first “sizeable” order includes IntraUSA’s low-voltage disconnect (LVD) and Jump-Start Prevention Kit. The company said its LVD product is a cost-effective switch that allows truck drivers to enjoy the comfort of electrical appliances on the road -- while preserving battery power needed to start the engine.
Using patented technology, the LVD monitors battery levels, automatically disconnecting non-critical power loads when battery voltage reaches critical levels, significantly reducing the need for jump-starts and extends the life of costly replacement items, such as starters and batteries.
The Jump-Start Prevention Kit is designed for truck fleets and dealers with dormant or standing vehicles. IntraUSA said that, due to the electronics found on today’s heavy-duty truck, it takes as little as a week for a dormant vehicle to draw down its battery to the point that it cannot be started.
