Advancer AxlePower

Recover Lost Energy to Power Your Refrigeration Unit

Thermo King’s AxlePower technology captures energy lost while your vehicles are on the road and converts it into a power source for trailer refrigeration. Developed in partnership with BPW, this innovative system leverages decades of expertise in refrigerated transport to keep your load at optimum temperature.

Fits effortlessly into your existing fleet

AxlePower is tractor-agnostic, allowing you to easily mix and match trailers and tractors for seamless integration into your fleet. Since the system is entirely located on the trailer, it is compatible with any tractor power source, including diesel, LNG, CNG, hydrogen, and fully electric vehicles.

Low-noise, high-powered performance

The ability to turn off the unit’s engine significantly reduces your vehicle’s CO² emissions. This enables your fleet to make deliveries in Low and Zero Emission Zones (ZEZ) within city centers, ensuring compliance with current and future regulations.

Optimised Efficiency

By capturing and utilising free energy, AxlePower can save potentially thousands of litters of fuel per unit per year. Additionally, recovering the energy generated by braking helps reduce wear on brake pads for both the tractor and trailer, resulting in longer service intervals and lower running costs due to significantly reduced engine usage.

Increased Flexibility

AxlePower operates with any tractor, making your existing refrigerated trailer fleet compatible with Low Emission Zones (LEZ) and Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ).

Smart Switching Between Charging Modes

AxlePower automatically switches between three modes: Recuperation Mode, Passive Mode, and Active Mode. In Recuperation Mode, energy is recovered during braking or downhill travel, charging the battery for zero-emission operation without affecting the tractor’s fuel consumption. Passive Mode is engaged when the battery is sufficiently charged or when transporting non-temperature-sensitive cargo, with Smart Power Management maintaining a passive state until needed. In Active Mode, when battery charge is low, the system uses axle generators to harvest power, primarily on long, flat roads, minimising impact on fuel consumption and ensuring efficient energy use.

With AxlePower’s smart power management capabilities, your drivers can confidently tackle any journey, ensuring your goods remain perfectly refrigerated throughout transit.

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