News from IntraUSA: Volvo Trucks to Offer Intra LVD's and Jump-Start Prevention Kits
NEWS RELEASE January 9, 2002 Contact: Mike Wasem, The Siefkes Group, 425-392-2611 Will Watson, The IntraUSA Group, 206-575-8111, ext. 101 Reducing Jumpstart and Battery Replacement Costs: Volvo Offers IntraUSA LVD Products and Jump-Start Prevention Kits TUKWILA, Wash. -- The IntraUSA Group, Inc. today announced that it has reached agreement with Greensboro, NC-based Volvo Trucks to catalog and distribute Intra products to Volvo Truck dealers throughout North America. According to Scott Miller, Product Manager for Cab, Chassis and Electrical Products, Volvo dealers will now offer three aftermarket variations of Intra's Low-Voltage Disconnect (LVD) and Intra Jump-Start Prevention Kit products. "Intra's solid-state, microprocessor-driven technology offers Volvo customers significant benefits," said Miller. "From simple ambient draw to driver abuse, there are many reasons why batteries are drawn down to the point that they cannot start the engine," he explained. "Intra products offer our customers a powerful tool to prevent this problem, reducing the cost of jumpstarts and battery replacement." Intra's unique technology, which allows large electrical loads to be handled in a small package, also provides Volvo a powerful tool for engineering future electrical systems. "We are very high on Intra," Miller said. "Our engineering teams are looking at future electrical issues, and they firmly believe this power management technology will help keep Volvo at the leading edge." Low-Voltage Disconnect: Intra's LVD allows truck drivers to enjoy the comfort of electrical appliances on the road while preserving enough battery power to start the engine. Using patented Intra power management technology, the LVD monitors battery levels, automatically disconnecting non-critical power loads when battery voltage reaches critical levels. According to Will Watson, Intra's vice president, sales, the device significantly reduces the need for jumpstarts and extends the life of costly replacement items, such as starters and batteries. Jump-Start Prevention Kit: The Intra Jump-Start Prevention Kit is designed for truck fleets and dealers with dormant or standing vehicles. Watson explains that, due to the electronics found on today's heavy-duty truck, it takes as little as a week for a parked vehicle to draw down its battery to the point that it cannot be started. "This is a fully portable product and can be easily disconnected and moved from truck to truck," he said. "It monitors battery levels and automatically disconnects power when battery voltage reaches a critical level. Like the LVD, this product reduces costly jumpstarts and battery replacement." To learn more about Intra products, visit your nearest Volvo parts department. Volvo dealers can be located on the Internet at www.volvotrucks.us.com. Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. (VTNA) produces premium commercial Class 8 trucks in North America. It leads the industry in areas of safety research and development, quality manufacturing process and environmental care. Volvo Trucks also markets fuel efficient and reliable Volvo heavy-duty diesel engines. Headquartered in Greensboro, NC, VTNA is a division of Volvo Global Trucks, Gothenburg, Sweden. The IntraUSA Group, Inc., a privately held company, develops DC power management products based on its proprietary semiconductor technologies which allow better, more efficient management of DC current flow. The Intra Switch -- the patented core of the company's technology -- allows Intra's products to handle an extremely high amount of current with very low heat generation. This simple concept enhances all aspects of DC power generation, storage and consumption. For more information, visit the company's website at www.intra-usa.com. - 30 - NOTE TO EDITORS: High-resolution versions of the attached low-res images are available by replying to this email. Thank you for your interest! Caption information follows: * 005.jpg - Installation of Intra Jump-Start Prevention Kit. * 009-jpg - Intra LVD in two configurations. ___________________________ Michael Wasem The Siefkes Group 317 NW Gilman Blvd., Ste. 10 Issaquah WA 98027 Phone: 425-392-2611 Fax: 425-392-2454 Web: www.siefkesgroup.com