Carrier Transicold is committed to providing refrigeration solutions which support a healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent cold chain that delivers perishables with confidence.
That being said, the OEM’s Eco-Drive range is a flexible option that can be fitted to many vehicle types, models or brands while improving overall sustainability for fleets.
Mounted to the prime mover, Eco-Drive can unlock additional emissions savings across a temperature-controlled trailer fleet.
Incorporated within the tractor’s chassis, the innovative Eco-Drive power module uses a hydraulic pump connected to the tractor engine’s power take-off which drives a generator capable of delivering the electrical power required to run any Carrier Transicold all-electric unit. This power is delivered independent of the truck’s engine speed, ensuring 100 per cent refrigeration capacity even when the vehicle is idling.
“Carrier Transicold’s engineless refrigeration units offer strong cooling capacity, require minimal maintenance and have a low impact on the environment,” says Carrier Transicold Australia Director, Product and Aftermarket Solutions, Kelly Geddes. “These engineless units add a new dimension to our range of products and directly support our goal of helping fleet operators meet their efficiency and environmental goals to achieve a sustainable cold chain.”
In addition, the engineless solution is compatible with all Euro VI technology – diesel, CNG, LNG and ethanol. If a customer wishes to retain the diesel engine for complete independence, Carrier Transicold refrigeration units such as the Vector HE 19 and Vector 1550 feature hermetically sealed and electrically driven scroll compressors, eliminating belts and shaft seals.
The Eco-Drive power modules deliver electrical power without the need for the refrigeration unit to use its own diesel engine, while the unit’s hermetic system allows for fewer leaks and requires little maintenance.
Additionally, the system’s total fuel consumption, according to Kelly, is measurably lower than of those using just the refrigeration unit’s own engine.
“To help improve fleet sustainability and overall operational efficiency, Carrier Transicold released Eco-Drive T, the latest model in its range of hydro-electric power modules,” he says. “The Eco-Drive T is fitted behind the cabin of the prime mover, making it ideal for vehicles where there is no space underneath the chassis.
“Combined with Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 E, Syberia or Iceland engineless refrigeration units, this solution can assist fleet operators in meeting their sustainability goals.”
Eco-Drive can be mounted behind the cabin of the prime mover, making it ideal for vehicles where there is no space underneath the chassis. Image: Carrier Transicold.Carrier Transicold units can also be optioned with the company’s digital telematics platform, Lynx Fleet, which earlier this year saw new capabilities introduced to bring more comprehensive monitoring capabilities to Australia’s refrigerated trucks and trailers.
Lynx Fleet for refrigerated trucks and trailers is part of Carrier Transicold’s award-winning Lynx global ecosystem, which applies advanced Internet of Things (IoT) analytics, machine learning and various big data technologies to connect the cold chain in the cloud, automate key processes and deliver real-time visibility and insights throughout the journey of cargo.
The new Lynx Fleet offering enhanced the company’s prior web-based application with an at-a-glance view of key refrigerated truck and trailer performance parameters – helping fleet managers easily monitor transport refrigeration equipment utilisation, improve operational efficiencies and maximise uptime by spotting and averting potential equipment issues.
Based on customer input, Lynx Fleet provides key insights for many parameters. It can help to identify refrigeration units that require fuel so as to avoid emergency call-outs for refuelling and engine priming; identify vehicles in service that may have battery issues which could result in an emergency call-out if not addressed in time; alert operators when critical alarm conditions occur, helping fleets to prevent unit shutdowns and load loss; and assist fleets in understanding the number of times cargo doors are opened, helping to manage fuel costs and temperature-control issues.
On top of this, Carrier Transicold units can also be bundled with a Carrier BluEdge Elite maintenance agreement to protect investments with comprehensive maintenance and repairs.
Through these advancements, Carrier Transicold is on top of the move towards intelligent climate and energy solutions that matter for people and the planet for generations to come.
Fast fact
Carrier Transicold engineless solutions are exceptionally quiet, operating below 60 decibels. This makes them ideal for night-time deliveries in urban areas.
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