On the eve of opening day of IAA Transportation 2024 show in Hannover, Germany, Thermo King celebrated at the Night of the Stars Gala event in winning the Environment category of the inaugural International Trailer Awards 2025 programme, with its A-500e Spectrum AxlePower system.
Thermo King Advancer-e Spectrum multi-temperature units, made in Galway, marks a significant milestone in sustainable, all-electric trailer refrigeration. The A-500e Spectrum model offers unparalleled flexibility allowing for precise multi-zone temperature control across various cargo types, responding to the needs of complex delivery routes with varying temperature settings. The engineless, advanced design of the Advancer-e Spectrum not only ensures whisper-quiet, emission-free operations, perfect for urban and late-night deliveries, but also significantly enhances fleet efficiency through fast pulldown and rapid temperature recovery.
The unit is compatible with multiple power sources, including AxlePower self-charging energy recovery system, E-COOLPAC or Energ-e battery-packs, and truck ePTO’s. This ensures Advancer-e is future-proof and provides fleets with a robust, adaptable trailer refrigeration solution that meets today’s needs while preparing for tomorrow’s challenges.
The Thermo King IAA 2024 showcased new models in the E-Series electric transport refrigeration unit portfolio for small to large trucks, and the electric Advancer-e Spectrum multi-temperature trailer refrigeration unit, alongside digital and power management solutions designed to power and enhance performance. This includes continuous success of the Thermo King AxlePower energy recovery and management system, as well as Energ-e and E-COOLPAC battery solutions.
“Our 2024 IAA showcase highlights the latest in electrified transport refrigeration and our commitment to delivering tangible benefits for our customers’ and their entire fleet lifecycle,” said Claudio Zanframundo, President Thermo King EMEA Truck, Trailer, Bus & Global Marine, Rail, Air.
“AxlePower, now launched across EMEA, is a prime example. This technology can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 12 tonnes per year for distribution trailers. AxlePower-ed trailers have covered over 950,000 km, generating over 46,500 kWh while on the road. Many of them, in very cold to hot ambient conditions from the north of Europe to South Africa, have relied solely on this power generation system without needing shore power and we are absolutely delighted to achieve this recognition and accolade,” added Claudio.