Carrier Transicold recently introduced a lithium-ion ComfortPro electric model designed to deliver double the air conditioning runtime provided by some competitive, conventional battery-powered auxiliary power units (APUs).
“The new ComfortPro model is the first electric APU capable of providing cab cooling for extended periods formerly only achieved by diesel-powered units, thanks to its extended-capacity lithium-ion batteries and proprietary embedded power management system,” said Ryan Rubly, Carrier Transicold’s product manager for Truck Trailer Americas power management systems.
Key differentiators of the new APU:
All ComfortPro electric APUs include a power plant, an under-bunk climate control unit, and a programmable control panel, featuring Carrier Transicold’s exclusive Cabin Pre-Cool Lock that helps extend battery life by assuring the preferred cabin temperature is attained before the APU takes over. Available options add heating, power for hotel loads, shore power connectivity and truck engine preheating, so fleets and owner-operators can customize ComfortPro electric APUs to suit specific needs.
APUs are used by the trucking industry to support cab climate control when the vehicle is stationary during driver rest periods, saving fuel, reducing engine idling, and wear along with related emissions and providing regulatory compliance. The comfort and conveniences provided by APUs also help fleets with driver retention.
