Banana™ Locomotive APU

INPS Environmental Products Inc. (IEP)

A smarter, cleaner, more cost-effective way to keep your locomotives running.

Real Results! One Locomotive!

Actual field monitoring results over just three months (October 1 – December 30, 2025)

These savings were calculated using the time periods average diesel price of $3.62 per gallon.

At current higher diesel prices, the financial benefits of reducing unnecessary idling become even more significant.

Individual results may vary depending on operating conditions, fuel prices, and locomotive usage.

Your APU Could Pay for Itself in Under a Year!

IEP currently has Banana APUs available from stock and offers flexible payment terms to help railroads begin realizing savings sooner.

Stop Idling Away Your Profits!

Contact INPS Environmental Products Inc. today for a personalized quotation, estimated fuel savings, and details on our flexible payment options.

Don’t Get Left Out in the Cold!

Less Idling. Less Diesel. More Savings with the Banana™ Locomotive APU!

As diesel fuel costs continue to impact railroad operating budgets, reducing unnecessary locomotive idling has become more important than ever. For railroads operating in colder climates, keeping locomotives ready for service during freezing temperatures can mean hours of costly engine idling.

INPS Environmental Products Inc. (IEP) offers a smarter solution: the patented Banana™ Locomotive Auxiliary Power Unit (APU).

Designed to significantly reduce main engine idling, the Banana APU helps maintain locomotive engine temperature and battery charge without continuously running the locomotive’s main diesel engine.

Banana APU and Mounting Options

More Than Just Fuel Savings!

The Banana APU offers additional operational advantages, including:

• Reduced main engine wear and maintenance requirements
• Maintained battery charge and engine temperature
• Reduced emissions and unnecessary fuel consumption
• Flexible mounting options to accommodate locomotive configurations
• Improved locomotive readiness during cold weather

With proven field performance, the Banana APU offers railroads an opportunity to reduce operating expenses while protecting their locomotive investments.

Banana™ Locomotive Auxiliary Power Unit

Reliable.
Efficient.
Real Savings.

Julie Briscoe, Operations Manager, INPS Group, said:

Real fuel saving. Proven in the field. Stocked available.

Contact us today to learn more about the Banana™ Locomotive APU and Your Potential Savings!

IEP is an INPS Group Company

This article was originally published by INPS Group.

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