UK grocery retailer Tesco has put in operation 30 new fully electric refrigerated vans.
The E-200 electric refrigeration units from Thermo King offer multi-temperature performance autonomous from the vehicle, and intelligent power source optimisation.
The units are designed to move beyond traditional, direct drive systems and feature patented power management, which, according to Thermo King, contributes to lower energy consumption, increased vehicle autonomy and higher efficiency and reliability.
Furthermore, the E-200 units comply with PIEK standards and Urban Vehicle Access Requirements for sound levels in urban environments, and enable access to Low and Ultra Low Emission Zones, with extreme low noise levels to complete nighttime deliveries.
“Our units are ready for the last mile, the distribution centre and everything in between,” said David O’Gorman, regional sales director at Thermo King. “By fitting Tesco’s new LDV electric vehicles with the E-200 units, we unlocked low noise and low emission zones to any delivery.”
According to Thermo King, the inverter-driven E-200 delivers constant capacity independently from the vehicles’ engine, and can work with electric and engine-powered vehicles. Furthermore, by varying the electricity flowing to the refrigeration unit, the inverter can reportedly provide more power when needed, resulting in a faster temperature pull down during pre-cooling.
By controlling the power supply, the inverter is said to provide accurate control of the motor speed and the exact cooling or heating capacity needed to control the temperature.
