TIP said it was seeing a healthy pipeline of operators wanting to make use of its ‘try before you hire’ scheme for e-reefers and trialling zero-emission technologies before fully investing.

It is offering trailers equipped with the latest sustainable refrigerated kit on a pilot basis, so that firms can evaluate the financial, operational and environmental benefits they could bring to their business.

Its current scheme offers three solutions: an axle energy recuperation system; a battery and solar-powered system and a retrofit option for trailers already in an operator’s fleet.

TIP said so far trials had established that the most suited technology for one operator was not necessarily the same for another, particularly when taking into account different temperatures, distances travelled and the number of door openings required.

Mark Carlin, TIP UK & Ireland fleet and engineering director, said: “Our approach is all about offering practical, scalable options that help refrigerated fleets transition towards lower emissions, using the technology that best fits their needs.

“We’re now set-up to allow operators to trial different solutions as part of our commitment to helping them on their road to zero emissions.

“Operators tell us they want to reduce their environmental impact, but need solutions that are the best possible fit for their operation.

“The role of this programme is to find that best fit with a combination of independent advice, flexibility to trial more than one of the technologies and provision of a comprehensive reporting suite as part of their trials.”

 

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