Thermo King, a Trane Technologies brand and a leader in transport temperature control solutions, has disclosed the findings of its AxlePower energy recovery system testing.
The findings highlight the system’s outstanding contributions to refrigerated caravan transport sustainability and efficiency. The collaboration between Thermo King and BPW Bergische Achsen KG, a major provider of running gears and mobility services, resulted in this breakthrough.
Laurent Debias, Thermo King’s product management and marketing leader, expressed excitement about the study results.”The AxlePower system embodies our commitment to sustainability and our focus on innovation and efficiency,” he said. The trial results show that AxlePower is on track to change the way environmentally friendly refrigerated transport is done. Its lower operating costs and big drop in carbon emissions and noise make it perfect for the market’s growing need for sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
Since the fourth quarter of 2022, the AxlePower system has been subjected to intensive field testing across Europe, with clients from six nations participating. These trials put several refrigeration unit configurations to the test, ranging from hybrid versions with diesel backup engines to totally electric, engineless systems. The testing covered a wide range of applications, from daily fresh product delivery to long-distance frozen commodities transit, including multi-night stops.
The AxlePower system is notable for its capacity to drastically reduce carbon emissions and operational noise, making it a game changer in refrigerated transport. Furthermore, it provides significant cost savings, which is crucial in the current economic context. This technology represents a significant step forward towards more sustainable and efficient refrigerated caravan transport, establishing a new industry standard.
The method effectively transformed caravan refrigeration, particularly those in local distribution, into independent self-reliant units by harnessing the energy provided by the BPW ePower axle, minimising fuel tank refills and reliance on the shore power grid. The trial results revealed up to 20 weeks of continuous electric refrigeration without the need to restart the reefer’s diesel engine or connect to shore power.
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