Mission Critical Electronics (MCE), a California-based designer and manufacturer of electrical power solutions for specialty vehicle, marine, network and industrial markets, acquired ZeroRPM.
MCE owns RV and marine supplier Xantrex.
A pioneer in anti-idling technology, ZeroRPM offers advanced energy storage and hybrid solutions that convert conventional vehicles into cost-efficient hybrid units. The acquisition further strengthens MCE’s presence in the vehicle electrification space and underscores its commitment to being a leader in providing clean energy solutions, the company said.
“ZeroRPM’s patented solutions provide continuing power to onboard equipment, and heating and air-conditioning to the passenger compartment, without idling the engine. It creates a hybrid vehicle with lithium-ion battery technology that integrates seamlessly with a vehicle’s engine and existing electrical system, and automatically restarts the engine to recharge the batteries, when necessary,” said Kevin Moschetti, CEO of Mission Critical Electronics. “We will expand on ZeroRPM’s existing strength in the work truck, government and emergency vehicle markets by bringing their solutions into other specialty vehicle and marine applications. Some of the most exciting applications we are working on are in the RV and heavy-duty truck markets, where ZeroRPM’s products provide enhanced comfort for users.”
The ZeroRPM system offers hands-free control – once a vehicle is in park, the system automatically shuts down the engine and provides required power for electronics and HVAC. For extended times during stationary use of the vehicle, the ZeroRPM system manages the engine start/stop to recharge the batteries as needed.
“This is truly a watershed moment,” said Lance Self, CEO of ZeroRPM. “Joining the MCE family and getting immediate access to their world-class operations and a variety of markets they serve will open up a whole new world of opportunities for ZeroRPM solutions.”