Carrier Transicold is celebrating 25 years of its pioneering all-electric E-Drive technology, a testament to the company’s leadership with nearly 300,000 units sold since its inception.
“We are proud to celebrate 25 years of innovation with our E-Drive technology,” said Victor Calvo, vice president and general manager, International Truck & Trailer, Carrier Transicold.
“This technology has revolutionized refrigerated transport and continues to set new standards in performance and energy efficiency.
Thanks to our E-Drive architecture, Carrier Transicold is exceptionally well positioned to lead the transition to full electrification, demonstrating a comprehensive and forward-thinking approach that sets the benchmark for the industry we serve,” Calvo said.
Carrier Transicold is not only able to offer engineless solutions across all segments, but is also at the forefront of integrating connected technologies and using low-climate-impact refrigerants.
The E-Drive system, which is at the heart of the Vector and Pulsor refrigeration systems and the ECO-DRIVE modules that power the full range of engineless refrigeration units, reflects Carrier Transicold’s commitment to sustainable development and its proven expertise in electrification.
Technology that advances
The E-Drive story began in 1999 with the first Vector 1800 refrigeration unit for semi-trailers. The technology used a semi-hermetic compressor to eliminate the mechanical transmissions of belt-driven refrigeration systems and convert engine energy into electricity to power the unit.
Today, Carrier Transicold is advancing the third generation of the E-Drive architecture, which features advanced inverter technology that modifies compressor speed based on real-time temperature requirements in the enclosure.
The new Vector HE 17 offers best-in-class total cost of ownership, over 16 kW of cooling capacity, as well as a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and 6 dB in noise emissions, for a sound perception reduced by more than 50%, compared to the Vector 1550.
