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Carrier Transicold launches new Vector 8400R refrigeration unit

The Vector 8400R delivers efficient refrigeration and freezing performance in a space-saving, thin-profile design.

Penske pairs ConMet zero-emission refrigerated tractor-trailer with Freightliner eCascadia

Based on initial route performance, this reefer configuration could reduce annual TRU fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Carrier Transicold introduces two new Vector trailer refrigeration units

The new units, according to Carrier Transicold, feature an advanced version of the company’s smart engine.

Electrification is impacting transportation refrigeration units

If you’re going to decarbonize your tractors, you have to start looking at reefer units too.

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C.R. England, Torc announce autonomous trucking pilot

The collaboration will serve as an expansion for Torc to support carriers in the refrigerated freight market.

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Thermo King’s electric transport refrigeration unit for trailers completes trial with Meijer

To date, Thermo King’s single-temperature electric trailer has logged nearly 4,000 hours of customer trials.

Carrier Transicold’s X4 7700 trailer refrigeration unit now available

The new TRU boasts a demonstrated fuel savings of 20% to 25% and reduced emissions for greater sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Extending equipment sustainability strategies to electric transportation refrigeration units

How fleets are starting to use electric TRUs in zero-emissions operations.

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Thermo King completes initial electric trailer trials with Walmart, Loblaws, Martin Brower

Thermo King, a provider of transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, has completed initial testing of its innovative Evolve electric trailer with retailers Walmart and Loblaws, and Martin Brower, a supply chain solutions provider for restaurants around the world. During more than 2,500 hours of operation, the battery-powered refrigerated trailer unit

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Carrier Transicold’s new trailer refrigeration units to offer greater fuel efficiency, CARB compliance

Helping to provide increasingly sustainable choices in transport refrigeration, Carrier Transicold is introducing four new premium performance trailer refrigeration units that offer double-digit fuel efficiency improvements and lifetime compliance with emissions requirements of the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the manufacturer noted in a press release. The new systems include two single-temperature units, the Vector

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Carrier Transicold’s Lynx Fleet platform rolls out enhanced monitoring of refrigerated fleets

Carrier Transicold has rolled out new capabilities for its digital platform, now rebranded as Lynx Fleet, giving North American refrigerated trucking operations more comprehensive monitoring capabilities for their refrigerated trucks and trailers. The new Lynx Fleet offering enhances the prior web-based application with an at-a-glance view of refrigerated truck and trailer performance parameters, the manufacturer noted in

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Thermo King expands telematics offerings

Thermo King has expanded its ConnectedSuite portfolio of telematics. This includes the Thermo King Connect app and new third-party partnerships, which allow users to integrate Thermo King’s TracKing temperature and asset management system with partner platforms. Available to all Thermo King TracKing and non-TracKing users, the Connect app can be downloaded for iOS or Android

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