Thermo King presented on 26 August 2025 in Brussels a new operating mode for the Advancer trailer refrigeration units. The function named Ecomode is intended, according to the company, to enable a better balance between fuel efficiency and temperature control.
Fuel savings
The Ecomode complements the existing settings continuous operation and Cyclesentry. The new mode reportedly reduces fuel consumption by up to 50 percent compared with continuous operation. At the same time, it provides more precise temperature control than the Cyclesentry start-stop
mode, Thermo King says.
Functionality and applications
In Ecomode, the deviation from the setpoint temperature is limited. In addition, a sequential airflow provides protection for the transported goods. The mode is particularly suitable for transports that require a stable, but not highly precise, temperature control.
Impact on operating costs and cargo safety
The promise is: Transport companies can reduce their operating costs with Ecomode while also ensuring the safety and integrity of the cargo. In addition, applicable regulations are to be complied
with.
„At Thermo King we continuously work on innovations to help our customers reduce fuel consumption without risking valuable cargo. The ECOmode mode expands the features that our customers already value in the Advancer series, such as industry-leading cooling performance, temperature recovery, and cooling capacity—and all with full transparency regarding fuel level and consumption,“ says Colm O’Grady, Trailer Product Manager at Thermo King. “We introduced ECOmode to give fleets more flexibility and control and to help them reduce their operating costs.”
Transparency
through telematics
All machines of the Advancer series provide information on fuel level and consumption both directly at the unit and via the telematics platform TracKing. This is built into every machine as standard and provides a two-way connection for a period of two years.
Introduction and availability
From September 2025, the Ecomode will be standard in all new Advancer trailer machines. In addition, the function will be available as a software update via the dealer network, according to Thermo King. (av)
