Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA: Carrier is adding ConMet wheel-based power generation to boost its electric refrigeration systems.
“Teaming with ConMet allows Carrier to deliver more sustainable solutions to its customers, helping companies green their fleets and supporting their environmental, social ands governance goals,” said Tim White, president, refrigeration, Carrier.
“By the end of this year, we will have electric options for customers in trailer, truck and light commercial vehicle refrigeration applications and new technologies such as this wheel hub power generation solution for trailers that can help further address environmental regulations.”
ConMet’s E-Mobility division has developed an in-wheel electric motor application that uses energy from coasting and braking, providing electric power for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicle markets.
When paired with a Carrier Vector unit, this technology can deliver a zero-emissions transport fridge.
“We see this alliance as a great strategic fit; Carrier and its customers are in a position to best leverage this electric hub system application and add scale,” said John Waters, president, ConMet.
“Our technology helps expedite the adoption of clean transport refrigeration solutions that will eliminate the need for diesel fuel engines.”
ConMet’s in-wheel electric motor system is compatible with Carrier’s all-electric Vector trailer refrigeration system and captures energy from braking events that would be wasted, which can eliminate the need for diesel fuel engines
