Gubbio, Italy: Italian transport firm LC3 has put the first all-electric S.KOe Cool trailer from Schmitz Cargobull into operation.
All vehicles deployed for Lidl Italia, run on Bio-LNG, an environmentally-friendly fuel that reduces CO2 emissions. LC3 is increasingly focusing on a sustainable vehicle fleet to achieve the ambitious goal of zero emissions by 2050, which the European Union has formulated in the Green Deal.
“We see ourselves at the forefront of sustainability and want to continue to drive forward the electrification of freight transport in Italy with the all-electric refrigerated box bodies from Schmitz Cargobull. This makes us a trendsetter for the entire transport industry. The S.KOe COOL is part of this long-term sustainability strategy and we are delighted to be one of the first Italian hauliers to add this vehicle to our fleet,” Giuliano Baldassarri, fleet manager, LC3, said.
The trailer has electric refrigeration unit with integrated power electronics, a battery system and an axle generator. The electrified vehicle is also extremely quiet, allowing it to be used in urban areas in the early hours of the morning as well as in the late evening.
The electrically powered fridge delivers the same cooling capacity as a diesel-powered refrigeration unit. Designed for emission-free cooling and heating of the load, it offers a cooling capacity of up to 15,800 watts and a heating capacity of 10,500 watts. Batteries on the landing gear replace the diesel tank and also offer the option of installing an additional pallet box with space for 36 pallets. The payload of the all-electric refrigerated box body with battery and e-axle is roughly the same as that of a refrigerated trailer with a diesel unit. The additional weight of the battery in the all-electric refrigerated trailer is almost completely compensated for by the elimination of the generator.
The electrified Schmitz Cargobull generator axle recuperates energy at a certain speed and during braking, thus extending the operating time of the refrigeration machine and reducing the recharging times of the battery via the power grid. The system is fully integrated into the Schmitz Cargobull telematics system so that the respective system status, e.g. battery charge status, remaining range, remaining charging time, etc., can be monitored via the telematics portal.
This partnership marks an important step towards environmentally-friendly logistics and demonstrates the commitment of both companies to sustainability and innovation.
