September is always a busy month on the event calendar. It’s during this time that two of Europe’s largest trade fairs (InnoTrans in Berlin and IAA in Hannover) open their doors. Thermo King was busy at both as we explored with delegates the future of sustainable transport.
Not that we were there just to talk and listen. We were also on hand to showcase our latest innovations in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) technology.
Talking rail HVAC solutions at InnoTrans
At InnoTrans, the world’s largest rail transport trade event, the focus was on finding ways to increase passenger comfort while decreasing harmful environmental emissions. Special emphasis was placed on Thermo King’s Rail HVAC units, and their ability to utilize the new R513A refrigerant – which reduces its Global warming Potential (GWP) by more than half.
Plus there was plenty of opportunity to discuss with those in attendance our next generation refrigerant-based product development portfolio. Here, talk soon turned to Thermo King’s public commitment to halving the greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) refrigerant footprint of our products by 2020 – and the $500 million investment we’re making in R&D to deliver long-term GHG reductions.
“We want Rail OEMs to now be confident that reducing the environmental impact of their operations does not mean lower performance or a higher price.” Said Jessica Poliner, Vice President and General Manager for Thermo King Global Marine, Rail and Air.
Talking bus HVAC solutions at IAA 2018
As for the IAA 2018 conference, visitors to the Hall 7 #C18 booth were able to get their hands on the latest HVAC solutions designed for bus builders and operators.
Centre stage on the bus stand however was reserved for the Athenia MK II Electric Heat Pump range. Already being used by the largest electric bus fleet in Europe – 100 VDL buses operated by Connexxion in and around Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport – the Athenia Mk II offers the most efficient way of heating or cooling hybrid and electric buses thanks to its reversible refrigeration circuit.
