Birmingham, UK: Thermo King, Frigoblock, and Carrier Transicold are showing their latest low carbon refrigeration systems at the CV show this month.
Thermo King and Frigoblock’s joint stand has the new SLXi Hybrid trailer fridges. This hybrid technology was introduced as a concept at last year’s show but is now available to operators. The SLXi Hybrid gives access to restricted, low-noise and low-emission urban areas, while lowering the environmental footprint and operating costs of the fridge.
Also on the stand are upgrades of telematics to the Thermo King vehicle powered truck V-Series and B-Series units allowing customers to monitor refrigeration equipment data. On display is the Thermo King B-series, the all-electric and zero emission “last mile” delivery range now available for fresh, frozen and heat customer applications and features units with good distribution practice qualification for pharmaceutical applications.
Carrier Transicold UK is showcasing its engineless technology at the show, the Iceland Twincool refrigeration unit and the Vector 1550 E all-electric trailer system. “These two innovative products address customer concerns about environmental sustainability,” said Scott Dargan at Carrier Transicold. “With an eye to the future, we are able to offer an engineless temperature-controlled solution for every commercial vehicle, regardless of size.”
The Iceland Twincool runs entirely on hydro-electric power generated by the truck’s ultra-clean Euro 6 engine, cutting emissions by removing the diesel engine inside the refrigeration unit. The system is powered by Carrier Transicold’s Eco-Drive GenSet, driven by a hydro pump connected to the truck’s power take-off motor.
The hydraulic system drives a generator that delivers electrical power to the host unit. Visitors to the stand will be able to see how the engineless systems combine to supply continual, 100% refrigeration capacity, even at the truck’s standard idle speed.
Carrier Transicold’s all-electric Vector 1550 E trailer unit will make its CV Show debut. This technology harnesses electrical power either via a tractor fitted with an Eco-Drive system or through mains power while parked.
By removing the cost and weight of the diesel engine entirely, the Vector 1550 E system presents a cost-effective way to meet tightening inner-city emissions regulations while helping fleets to become even more efficient.
Carrier Transicold UK will also display its improved telematics and fleet management system with full two-way communication functionality, allowing
