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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJune 11, 2025

EPA Puts Brakes on California's Zero-Emission TRU Requirements for Trucks

Trucking companies that operate refrigerated trucks and trailers in California can breathe a sigh of relief, as the state’s requirement for transitioning to zero-emission transport refrigeration units is on hold.

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Experimental ZF powered truck trailer.
Articlesby Jack RobertsSeptember 11, 2024

The Promise of Powered Trailers Part 2

The potential for smart, connected, power-generating trailers encompasses everything from power for TRUs, air systems and even electric drive axles that can extend range on battery-electric tractor-trailers or reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions on diesel-powered units.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2023

Navistar Forging Ahead on Electric-Truck Development

Navistar's latest electric-vehicle news includes a new charging infrastructure partnership, new options and applications for its International eMV battery-electric truck, and a tease of a heavy-duty EV.

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ProductsMay 3, 2023

53-Foot Powered Trailer Helps Reduce Emissions

Range Energy introduced its 53-foot powered trailer, RA-01. The full-scale electric trailer is designed for fleets seeking ways to reduce emissions.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2022

Deadline Looms for New CARB Transport Refrigeration Unit Emissions Rules

Refrigerant, particulate emissions get stricter for transport refrigeration units in California soon.

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Videosby StaffMarch 17, 2022

Standardizing Emerging TRU Technologies: Leadership Insights [Video]

The electrification of transport refrigeration equipment is evolving, but charging and power sharing must be standardized before adoption occurs at scale. Learn more in this Leadership Insights video interview with Thermo King.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2022

ConMet eMobility Outlines Commercial Partnerships, First Deliveries of eHub

While a great deal of electrification effort is being spent on vehicle propulsion, ConMet eMobility has identified other opportunities for innovation, starting with zero-emission refrigerated trailers.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2022

California Approves New Transport Refrigeration Emissions Rules

New California emissions regulations for transport refrigeration units kick in starting this December, on the way to a requirement for all truck TRUs operating in California to be zero‑emission by the end of 2029.

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PodcastsJanuary 20, 2022

Leadership Insights feat. Thermo King: The Pathway to TRU Electrification

Paul Kroes, the strategic insights leader at Thermo King, describes the challenges industry faces in bringing electric transportation refrigeration units to our highways.

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Videosby Jim ParkJanuary 20, 2022

Electrifying Transport Refrigeration Units

Find out what challenges the transportation industry faces in bringing electric transportation refrigeration units to trucking in this Leadership Insights video podcast interview with Thermo King.

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