Maxwell Technologies Signs Purkeys as Distributor of Engine Start Module
Maxwell Technologies announced that it has signed an agreement with Purkeys, an electrical systems provider for the trucking industry, for distribution of Maxwell’s ultracapacitor-based engine start module product line.
Purkeys will take orders for the ESM, which supplies dedicated power for truck engine starting even when lead-acid batteries are drained and weakened by cold temperatures or excessive use, thereby eliminating costly jump-starts and downtime.
“Purkeys will be a valuable partner for Maxwell as we continue to bring innovative energy solutions to the trucking market,” Maxwell’s CEO Franz Fink said.
Unlike batteries, which produce and store energy by means of a chemical reaction, ultracapacitors store energy in an electric field. Purkeys will help Maxwell expand its North American ESM sales and provide attention to fleet customers and OEMs seeking alternative energy solutions, the companies said.
“Jump-starting and idling represent steep operational costs to trucking fleets, which must maintain their routes and schedules regardless of the strain weather or long hauls put on their vehicles,” said Bruce Purkey, chief creative engineer at Purkeys.
“We expect Maxwell’s [ESM] line to help significantly reduce our industry’s engine cranking challenges, and we look forward to working together to address other energy obstacles facing this market,” he said in a statement.
