Range Energy (Range), the hardware company bringing powered trailers to the commercial trucking market, and
With a shared pursuit to make commercial trucking cleaner, safer, and more efficient, this collaboration enables the companies to align on a preferred electric trailer technology architecture, including integrating Range's electric trailer platform with
'Accelerating the commercial adoption of electric trailers is essential to helping fleet owners and operators meet emerging emissions reduction goals and mandates. Working with
Through this collaboration, Range and
Architectural definition and interoperability: Aligning on the technical architecture for electric refrigerated trailers, information exchange, model energy usage, charging options, and evaluating single- and multi-temperature
Operations testing: Identifying pilot customers to utilize electric TRU trailers in live operations, as well as developing and executing on an Operations Test Plan in Q3 2024.
Manufacturing and commercialization: Evaluating assembly requirements, manufacturing capabilities, supplier introductions and sales and servicing support; engaging third-party standards-making organizations and collaborating on regulatory outcomes (e.g., weight allowances, emissions standards, charging support, etc.) and government incentives to streamline commercial adoption of electric TRUs.
'Thermo King's commitment to sustainability and decarbonization is only matched by our drive to provide customers with the solutions they need. With that comes integrating innovative technologies, like Range's electric trailer platform, that can help us deliver more efficient and reliable transportation solutions while keeping transported food and perishables safe and fresh,' said
About Range Energy
Range Energy (Range) accelerates the electrification of commercial transportation via powered trailers for the heavy-duty truck market. With a solution that can easily hook up to any tow vehicle, Range's powered trailers offer off-road mobile power, and can rapidly ease the transition to electrification and meet its commercial partners' immediate needs and long-term ambitions. Range was founded in 2021 and is led by a team with deep EV industry expertise from Tesla, Zoox, Honda, and more. The company is backed by leading investors including
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