Thermo King, a brand of Trane Technologies, is presenting at Solutrans 2025 in Lyon new solutions for the low-emission transport of refrigerated goods. According to the company, the manufacturer in Hall 4, Stand F100, is showcasing an extended portfolio of electric, hybrid, and technology-agnostic transport refrigeration systems designed to support the transition to decarbonization. Energy efficiency, digital networking, and adaptability to different vehicle types are at the core.
“Our vision is clear: We want to lead the electric transformation of refrigerated transport and provide solutions that meet both today's operating requirements and tomorrow's sustainability goals,” said Claudio Zanframundo, President of Thermo King EMEA Truck, Trailer, Bus and Global Marine, Rail, Air. “At Solutrans we are presenting market-leading innovations that reflect our commitment to decarbonization, flexibility, connectivity and continuous improvement. They enable our customers to be well prepared for the future, regardless of where they are on their path.”
AI-powered data analytics for fleet management
A focus is on the digitization of refrigerated transport. With the new AI-powered tool “Ask TracKing,” Thermo King,
according to its own statements, is introducing a platform that analyzes telematics data in real time and presents it in clear dashboards. The software is intended to help fleet operators make decisions to improve efficiency, monitor performance, and enable preventive maintenance.
New concept for electric trailer cooling
At the show, Thermo King will also present a concept for a fully integrated electric trailer refrigeration unit. The system can draw energy from multiple sources, including axle drives, tractor batteries, solar roofs, depot charging systems and additional batteries. Artificial intelligence, according to the manufacturer, controls the energy flow, optimizes runtime and reduces CO₂ emissions. The concept uses a refrigerant with a low global warming potential and offers a documented life-cycle assessment.
Production-ready E-Volution for heavy-duty trucks
With the E-Volution series, Thermo King presents a fully electric cooling system for trucks in the weight classes between 7.5 and 26 tonnes. The system is claimed to be compatible with both battery-electric and conventional vehicles. It features integrated telematics functions, a sleek design, and a certified environmental
footprint. The E-Volution units are designed to significantly reduce fuel consumption and maintenance costs and enable flexible integration into existing fleets.
E-Series for city logistics
For last-mile distribution, Thermo King is showcasing the new fully electric E-Series. These lightweight cooling units for vans and light commercial vehicles operate emission-free and feature intelligent control systems. According to the manufacturer, the series increases payload, reduces energy consumption by up to 20 percent, and increases heating performance compared with earlier models by up to 50 percent.
Hybrid solutions and efficiency improvements for existing systems
Alongside the fully electric units, Thermo King is also presenting hybrid systems and solutions to improve the efficiency of conventional vehicles. The self-charging Advancer AxlePower system nearly fully reduces the fuel consumption of the tractor unit. According to the manufacturer, it is widely used across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, approved for Europe, and offered in purchase and rental models. It forms the basis of a fully electrified rental fleet.
For trailers with internal combustion engines, the company presents the
new ECOmode of the Advancer trailer machine, which reduces fuel consumption by up to 50 percent compared with continuous operation. According to Thermo King, the mode also enables measurable savings in CO₂ emissions and in fuel consumption.
“Rather than prescribing a blanket switch, we want to support our customers in replacing old products with new technologies that suit all customer requirements. Whether for electrification, hybridization or upgrading traditional fleets: Thermo King is a trusted partner with leading expertise, a robust and continually evolving portfolio for every application, and an even stronger, denser and more responsive network for our customers. This is supported by our recent investments in direct sales across Europe,” added Claudio Zanframundo.
Technology-agnostic strategy for decarbonization
Thermo King, according to its own statements, aims to advance the electrification of refrigerated transport in several stages. The company supports both the retrofitting of existing systems and the deployment of new fully electric systems. Investments in direct sales across Europe and further development of the service network are to flank this transformation process.
