High Efficiency Alternator
Improving Alternator Efficiency Measurably Reduces Fuel Costs
With today’s fluctuating gas prices, everyone is looking for ways to save money on fuel. And Remy’s high efficiency alternator can help you do just that. In fact, an efficient alternator on a commercial application can more than pay for itself in less than one year (5,000 working hours). Over the life of the vehicle, these savings can reach into the thousands of dollars.
There are power losses associated with every energy conversion process—including the alternator. These losses and, consequently, efficiency are dependent upon a number of factors, including engine speed and mechanical load. Losses result in more fuel being consumed to produce a given amount of electrical power. As an alternator becomes more efficient in converting mechanical power into electrical power, less fuel is consumed. Even though the power demands of the alternator are generally small in comparison to the overall vehicle, the impact on fuel cost is not trivial, nor one which fleet and vehicle owners can afford to ignore.
Remy’s high efficiency alternator supplies today’s heavy duty systems with efficient high-output power, providing equipment managers with an immediate opportunity to improve their bottom line. Remy units are 5% to 10% more efficient than typical competitive units, resulting in a fuel savings of almost $1,000 on a single engine running 5,000 hours a year—reducing not only the operating budget and fuel consumption, but the carbon footprint as well.
40SI High Output Alternator