Stockholm, Sweden: Martin & Servera has put its first electric truck on the road.
The refrigerated Volvo FE distribution truck has an electric Frigoblock FK13 fridge and started delivery operations in Stockholm, Sweden.
This zero-emission and low-noise truck and fridge allows Martin & Servera to deliver in low emission zones, and at any time of day or night. The driver can also turn off the fridge if necessary when approaching one of the city’s sensitive areas.
Fredrik Weimyr, managing director, Thermo King Sverige, said: “Combining the electric technologies of Volvo and Frigoblock, we developed an energy efficient solution that takes our customers and the industry another step closer to sustainable, CO2-neutral temperature-controlled transport.”
The Frigoblock FK13 dual-zone unit selected for this application communicates with the vehicle’s CAN-system via the Frigoblock inverter technology. This allows the Frigoblock units to work directly with the battery-powered vehicle, minimising the number of energy-consuming components for better use of the battery. The supply of energy from the vehicle’s batteries can be altered depending on the need to secure the correct temperature in the two refrigerated compartments.
“Energy efficiency and optimization of the vehicle’s battery usage it crucial for effective transport operations. Our technology ensures that the refrigeration unit uses only the minimal power necessary to secure the correct cargo temperature. This contributes to maximising the truck’s range and allows our customers to do more emission-free deliveries”, Weimyr said.
