Under the terms of the agreement, Pana-Pacific has agreed to distribute the ESM to all original equipment manufacturer after-market truck dealerships, including Freightliner, International, Kenworth, Mack Trucks, Peterbilt, Volvo and Western Star Trucks.
Maxwell sales and marketing senior vice president Van Andrews said through the agreement, buyers are now able to walk into any heavy-duty truck dealership in the US, Canada or Mexico and get the Engine Start Module right off the shelf or order it.
Maxwell developed the ESM incorporating its ultracapacitor technology in consultation with heavy truck manufacturers and fleet operators to avoid vehicle starting problems in cold weather or when batteries are drained by repetitive starting or climate control and other driver comfort functions. The
ESM is designed for light, medium and heavy duty applications in Class 4 to 8 trucks.
