Ervin Equipment expands its product range with APG dual-fuel glider kit

A glider kit is a truck that has a new frame, cab, electrical system, and front axle but must utilize rebuilt systems for two of the three drivetrain components which are the engine, the transmission, or the rear axle. In addition to tax benefits, it allows the operator to power the vehicle with an older EPA approved emissions class engine. APG’s EPA dual fuel tests show sustainability improvements that include an 80% reduction in CO and a 25% to 30% reduction in nitrous oxide (NOX) emissions compared to the base year diesel engine.

“We believe a natural gas dual fuel glider kit is one of the most exciting new truck options to hit the market and gives the fleet owner the absolute lowest total cost of ownership in managing their business. The APG Turbocharged Dual Fuel System has logged millions of maintenance free miles around the world under very demanding driving conditions,” said Greg Ervin, CEO of Ervin, and also explained they chose this product due to the customer flexibility to transfer the APG dual fuel system to another one of their trucks at end of life.

“Importantly, Ervin’s competitive financing options will provide customers the ability to immediately benefit from the 20% to 30% net annual fuel savings being experienced by existing APG customers,” said Lyle Jensen, CEO of APG. “As anticipated, we are seeing a substantial number of dual fuel glider kit and dual fuel engine upgrade conversion opportunities being generated through the WheelTime Authorized Dealer Network, which gives APG a scalable footprint to handle all our expected future growth as the heavy-duty truck industry evolves into full adoption of natural gas vehicles.”

Source: American Power Group Corporation.