Auxiliary Power Firm Targets Owner-Operators; Eyes Expansion

nergy & Engine Technology Corp., a developer of auxiliary power generators for the long-haul trucking industry, said Monday it is launching a financing plan targeted to independent owner-operators and small trucking fleets.

The company said it entered into a letter of intent with Dallas-based, J&J Idling Solutions, which has a facility in Dallas dedicated to installation of auxiliary power units and installed more than 150 auxiliary power units last year.

Additionally, EENT said it will work with J&J to evaluate establishing three to four additional facilities in the next year in the central United States, and plans an additional 30 facilities in the next five years.