Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has announced that its EnPak truck-integrated, engine-driven generator, air compressor and hydraulic pump now features a standard Auto Start/Stop functionality designed to further reduce fuel consumption, unnecessary EnPak engine idling, noise and emissions. This functionality will also further extend EnPak's service intervals and asset life.

With this innovative approach to idle reduction, EnPak monitors air and hydraulic loads and automatically shuts down once all loads have been idle for a pre-set time. EnPak can then sense air and hydraulic loads and restart its engine when needed. The pre-set time can be controlled ranging between 2 and 30 minutes. The Auto Start/Stop function can be enabled or disabled at the operator's preference/discretion by the simple push of a button.

Auto Start/Stop further monitors the truck battery voltage and automatically starts EnPak's engine when it senses that charging is required. This allows operation of 12-volt accessories such as LED lights and small inverters to be run with the EnPak off.

"We've further built upon the principles of reduced fuel use and engine idling time that were the inspiration for EnPak in the first place," says Chris Wierschke, product manager, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. "By eliminating engine idling when tools aren't engaged, we're further helping fleet owners save fuel costs and extend the life of their truck and equipment assets. We also eliminate equipment and truck noise completely from the site when no load is placed on the engine, which substantially improves operator concentration and environment."