Carrier Transicold’s new Syberia eCool model is breaking ground in cold chain electrification

Supporting all-electric trucks, the new system delivers zero direct engine emissions and ultra-low noise operation, making it the ideal solution for all-electric urban deliveries.

Carrier Transicold has begun the initial production of a new all-electric Syberia eCool temperature-controlled unit, continuing the electrification of the company’s eCool series and demonstrating its commitment to sustainability. Compatible with most electric trucks, the new system delivers zero direct engine emissions and ultra-low noise operation, making it the ideal solution for all-electric urban deliveries.

First unveiled at IAA Transportation 2022, the Carrier Transicold Syberia eCool is now available in limited quantities in single and multi-temperature configurations and is expected to be widely available to customers in 2024. The system combines a front-mounted Carrier Transicold Syberia 14 engineless refrigeration unit undergoing field testing with the company’s highly efficient power box. The power box converts high-voltage current from the vehicle’s powertrain into the 400-volt AC current required to drive the unit, eliminating direct emissions without significantly affecting range or refrigeration performance.

Jean-Pascal Vielfaure, General Manager for France and Southern Europe at Carrier Transicold, said, “The Syberia eCool underlines our ability to adapt to growing interest among our customer base to deploy fully electric trucks that deliver both operational and cost efficiency. We are delivering an all-electric solution that is easy to install, is efficient and provides low-energy consumption. The Syberia eCool is the ideal product to meet the challenges of urban electric distribution.” The existing all-electric architecture of the Carrier Transicold Syberia unit means the eCool version effectively offers plug-and-play installation when combined with the power box, delivering more than 95% efficiency when converting energy from the electric driveline to power the refrigeration system. The complete setup also operates below the PIEK standard of 60 db(A). In addition to its emissions credentials, it offers the ultimate solution to tightening inner city and urban regulations while creating a more harmonious working environment for drivers.

The new Syberia eCool will support Carrier’s 2030 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals, which include helping its customers avoid more than one gigaton of greenhouse gas emissions.