Partnering with a Swiss developer, Thermo King has launched a new battery solution for trucks and trailers.
The E-COOLPAC is a zero direct emission battery power technology allows customers to electrify their refrigerated trucks and trailers and use as a battery genset solution for refrigerated marine containers. The offering is a result of a collaboration between Thermo King and AKSA, a Swiss developer and manufacturer of energy systems.
The E-COOLPAC offers a range of battery modules, as well as extension packs to deliver power ranging from 15kWh to 105kWh. E-COOLPAC batteries can be fitted or retrofitted to hybrid, LNG, electric or diesel-powered trucks, trailers and marine container chassis, where a genset can currently fit.
“Our focus was to deliver a product offering robustness and quality tested and validated against strict standards,” said Truck Product Leader, Eneko Fernandez. “With E-COOLPAC, our customers can upgrade their truck, trailer and container fleet to comply with ultra-low and zero emission zones, diesel ban areas, and low noise (PIEK) areas. The modularity of the design also future-proofs customer’s investment, giving them the peace of mind that they can extend their battery range at any time should their needs change.”
The battery packs are compatible with nose-mount and under-mount truck and trailer refrigeration units including Thermo King self-powered, vehicle-powered and selected Frigoblock solutions. E-COOLPAC is also compatible with Thermo King marine refrigeration units including CFF and Magnum Plus, as well as other brands of ISO1496-2 reefer units.
To empower customers to monitor their assets and optimize operations, E-COOLPAC uses a telematic system allowing them to view and analyse real time and historical data on vehicle location, operation of the E-COOLPAC unit, battery state-of-charge and more. Drivers can also monitor and control the unit with an intuitive control panel, enabling the driver to check the battery status, limit the charging current, change the operating frequency between 50Hz and 60Hz, and receive operating alarms.
“Transporters of refrigerated marine containers running port to distribution center operations or daily reefer container transport, can use E-COOLPAC as an alternative for diesel gensets to reduce their emissions and comply with local regulations,” said Senior Product Manager for Thermo King Global Marine, Rail and Bus, Peter Hansen. “The E-COOLPAC provides a power source for reefers when they are not connected to grid- or vessel-power and fits on both an EU flexi chassis and an EU skeleton chassis.”
The battery packs can be charged via standard commercial/light industrial power grids or type 2 / type 3 electric vehicle (EV) charging station.
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