The EPEQ® Idle Management (EPEQ® IM) HVAC system by Vanair®, a Lincoln Electric Company, delivers full cab heating and air conditioning with the engine off—cutting fuel use, emissions, and engine wear without sacrificing driver comfort. Integrated with factory HVAC controls and powered by Vanair’s LiFePO₄ ELiMENT® Battery and Electrified Power Equipment® ecosystem, EPEQ® IM HVAC provides automatic, intelligent climate control for work vans, vocational trucks, and up to Class 8 fleets—without idling.
EPEQ® Idle Management with HVAC
Engine-Off Comfort. Full Power. Maximum Uptime.
How It Works
Pull Up—Put the Truck in Park—Walk Away
- Power lights, radios, laptops, & tools
- Protect vehicle batteries from depletion
The System Increases Vehicle Value
- Automatically shuts down the engine after a preset time
- Monitors battery voltage, cabin temperature, & system loads
- Restarts the engine only when needed
You can also manually activate Idle Management at any time from the display panel.
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Turn the Engine Off—Keep Everything On
- Maintain heat & A/C automatically
- Power lights, radios, laptops, & tools
- Protect vehicle batteries from depletion
- Maintain airbag readiness when it matters most
Increase Vehicle Value
- Reduce engine hours & idle time
- Lower maintenance & wear
- Extend vehicle lifecycle & resale value
Stay Compliant
- Meet anti-idling regulations in municipalities
- Reduce emissions & fuel consumption
HVAC Performance
- Heating Capacity: Up to 17,000 BTU/hr
- Cooling Capacity: Up to 17,000 BTU/hr
- Maintains temperature through factory vents
- Seamless integration with OEM climate controls
Power & Capacity
- Supports up to 150A @ 12VDC chassis loads
- 48V ELiMENT® Battery:
- 5kWh/100Ah
- Requires 80A alternator overhead for optimal charging
- Optional shore power helps maintain battery charge
Expandable EPEQ® Ecosystem
- Easily add:
- Additional 48V batteries
- Inverters (120VAC/240VAC power)
- EPEQ® Air Compressors
- ePTO Hydraulics
- Other electrified accessories
All controlled through a single integrated system.
Built for Real-World Work
- Works automatically in standard parked conditions
- Safety logic prevents operation when:
- Hood is open
- PTO is active
- Vehicle is not in park
- Engine RPMs exceed set parameters
- Fully validated per vehicle with 50+ point inspection process
- 052628 — EPEQ® IM with HVAC, with Display
Smart Automation
- Fully automatic engine start/stop logic
- Custom programmable inputs & outputs
- CAN integration with vehicle systems
Advance Display Control & Enclosure
- 4.3” color display
- Monitors cabin temperature, battery levels & system status
- Control connected EPEQ® devices
Flexible Installation
- Plug-and-play architecture
- Interior or exterior mounting (IP66/IP67 rated)
- Designed for vocational trucks, vans, and fleet
- Anti-theft system (key removal with system active)
- Audible start/stop alerts
- Engine temperature auto-start
- Air pressure auto-start
- Driver door/seatbelt/brake-triggered start
- Work and service truck fleets
- Utilities & public works
- Emergency medical
- Policing & security
- Mining & metals
- Military & defense
- Airport & airline
- Port authority & container terminals
