Hultsteins, a Swedish producer of onboard electrical generation systems, recently joined forces with electric transport refrigeration unit (eTRU) manufacturer Courage Technologies to provide sales and aftermarket services for the U.K., Ireland, and Sweden.
Courage, based in Sagunto-Valencia, Spain, designs, develops and produces a range of all-electric refrigeration systems for urban, inner city, and last-mile logistics operators. Designed for vans and box bodies from 2 to 32 cubic meters in both mono and multi-temperature configurations, the Courage system features a high-powered 24- or 48-volt lithium battery built into the housing of the unit.
Courage eTRUs operate at full speed for approximately 6 to 8 hours on a single charge, the companies reported. Optional lightweight solar panels on the roof bring more autonomy, making the units ideal for battery-electric vans and medium-duty trucks as operation does not impact driving range, Hultsteins said. The system can also be fitted to diesel vehicles and combined with the Courage “move-on” loading system.
“As environmental regulations bring pressure to bear across our industry, this patented system ticks every requirement in the sustainability box, offering zero emissions and virtually silent refrigeration for all urban transporters,” Graham Usher, Hultsteins managing director for the U.K., said in a news release.
“Moreover, because the Courage electric fridge is substantially lighter than a conventional diesel system and has virtually no internal moving parts, it requires very low maintenance, which means operators can also expect to benefit from significant cost savings.”
Edwin Van Der Flier, business development manager for Courage Technologies, called the new partnership is “a perfect fit.”
“We are always looking for committed ‘E-Spirit’ dealers and like-minded innovators who can help bring our fully electric refrigeration solutions to the market,” Van Der Flier said. “In this regard, Hultsteins’ long experience and proven success in the provision of sustainable transport refrigeration systems make them the obvious choice.”
