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Vector® eCool: The First Autonomous Electric Refrigeration System

100% electric, 100% autonomous

Carrier Transicold continues to advance electrified refrigeration technologies with the launch of the first fully autonomous, all-electric engineless refrigerated trailer system, the Vector eCool.

This technology represents a significant milestone in trailer refrigeration. Built around an all-electric architecture, Vector eCool supports electrified refrigeration operation without the need for an onboard diesel refrigeration engine while helping fleets prepare for evolving operational and regulatory requirements.

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An electric and low-noise refrigeration solution

Utilising a new energy recovery and storage system, the Vector eCool converts kinetic energy generated by the trailer axle and brakes into electricity, that is then stored in a battery pack powering the refrigeration unit. This loop creates a fully autonomous system that eliminates the need for an onboard diesel refrigeration engine.

The Vector eCool is also PIEK-compliant, meaning when use with City versions of the Vector^® HE 19, the operating noise of the system is below 60 dB(A). Combined with its electric performance, Vector eCool helps fleets address evolving urban operating requirements.

Key benefits

LOW-EMISSION ZONE READY

Supports operation in low-emission zone environments.

ELECTRIC AND AUTONOMOUS

Move to all-electric refrigeration operation with autonomous energy generation and storage.

EFFICIENCY

Supports high cooling performance while helping reduce maintenance requirements through fewer mechanical components.

LOW NOISE EMISSION

PIEK compliant -60dB(A).

Energy optimization

The Vector eCool is more than a simple solution designed to store electricity in a battery pack. This system is a comprehensive energy management system that monitors the energy input and output of the battery pack to help balance autonomy, cold chain performance and return on investment.

The battery pack is consequently able to recharge itself automatically according to its environment and to the customer's application.

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Battery axle

Carrier Transicold has collaborated with European chassis-related manufacturer experts to design Vector eCool's axle: VALX and SAF-HOLLAND. By collaborating with industry experts on this innovative solution, Carrier, VALX and SAF-HOLLAND are bringing new possibilities to refrigerated transport.