Thermo King, a strategic brand of global climate innovator Trane Technologies, has informed that its e1000 all-electric Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) for battery-electric Class 5-7 trucks has been honoured with the prestigious Top Product of the Year Award in the Environment + Energy Leader Awards program. This accolade recognizes the e1000 TRU as an exemplary leader in its class, making great strides in energy or environmental management.
Commenting on the award, Chris Tanaka, Vice President of Product Management for Thermo King Americas, said, “We are extremely proud to receive this recognition from Environment + Energy Leader as it reinforces our decarbonization goals and commitment to advance technologies that reduce environmental impact for our customers, the industry, and future generations.
Part of the Thermo King evolve portfolio of electric products, the e1000 is the first large-capacity electric TRU without a diesel engine offered in North America – that meets regulations for zero emissions, including California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Transport Refrigeration Unit 2023 Standard.
With no mechanical components to maintain and no diesel fuel costs to budget, the Thermo King e1000 helps companies reduce waste and emissions, and minimize total cost of ownership. The unit easily matches the performance of diesel offerings while offering increased reliability, lower weight, and reduced noise. The e1000 comes standard with lower global warming potential R-452A, which helps customers further reduce their carbon footprint.
