Phillips' Solar solutions can supplement or replace diesel usage, by providing up to 34 hours of power.
OK Produce in Fresno, California, has completed Phase I of a three-step, true zero-emissions plan that will soon power its entire fleet of electric trucks with 100% solar power.
Carrier Transicold said it has enhanced its platform of solar charging systems for transport refrigeration unit batteries with a wider array of choices and greater power delivery for faster charging.
Solar technology has advanced enough to work in many trucking applications. One area gaining more attention is using solar energy to charge auxiliary batteries to power liftgates.
A solar power system on DHL trucks will be used to charge the battery and to power liftgates and other ancillary equipment.
Fontaine Modification now offers installation of solar panel systems from Merlin Solar for customers nationwide in an effort to meet power demands and avoid jumpstarts.
Unveiled in 2018 at the ACT Expo in Long Beach, Calif., eNow brought its all-electric, solar-based refrigeration system to The Work Truck Show 2020.
GoPower's new Helios Solar Charging System for commercial liftgates and pallet jacks was designed to work in less-sunny areas of the country where solar wasn’t a viable option before.
Solar power makes sense for many commercial trucks, and in many applications, an investment in the right equipment can be paid back in roughly three years, says the North American Council for Freight Efficiency in its latest Confidence Report.
ENow says its new, solar-powered refrigerated trailer system functions as well as a diesel reefer unit and will reduce operating costs by up to 90% thanks to lower fuel and maintenance costs.
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