PennFleet, a provider of collision repair and emergency roadside services for truck fleets, has announced plans to use solar energy to provide power to its facilities.
Fontaine Modification Fleet Services now offers installation of solar panel systems from eNow Solar Energy Solutions, capable of powering certain systems on a heavy-duty truck.
They don't save much fuel, but extend battery life for tractors and keep trailer lift gates ready to use.
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.
Go Power! has paired its solar charging system with a new component for work trucks. The dual-charging system was engineered specifically for charging liftgate and pallet jack batteries.
The eNow-supplied panels cut emissions and kept dairy products properly refrigerated in summer heat, the company said.
Solar panels have moved off building rooftops and onto trucks, tractors, and trailers.
Dometic is powering its Blizzard Turbo auxiliary air conditioner with eNow’s Solar Photovoltaic Panel system, available for Class 8 sleeper trucks.
Spireon has developed a solar-powered trailer and asset telematics solution, providing location information and rich data powered by a renewable energy source.
D&D Wholesale Distributors in City of Industry, Calif., has been distributing produce, meats, poultry, grocery, non-foods, frozen foods and dairy in the Southern California area since 1979. It's responding to the state's demand for lower emissions by moving to all-electric refrigeration units for its delivery trucks.