New Launches
Show Report: CV Show 2012
What a cracking event the 2012 Commercial Vehicle Show turned out to be, thanks in no small part to Ford… Read More
Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Long-Term Test 1
We has just taken delivery of a Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Club Cab for long-term appraisal… Read More
Ford Transit ECOnetic Brief Test
We’ve been putting a SWB 100hp 2.2TDi Euro 5 Transit 280 ECOnetic through its paces… Read More
Renault Kangoo ZE 2011 European Launch
Renault is at the forefront of manufacturers offering a mass produced factory-built electric van… Read More
Fuso Canter 2011 European Launch
Fuso has completely revamped its range of light and heavy truck Canter chassis and chassis crew cabs… Read More
Iveco Daily 2011 European Launch
Iveco has introduced new, latest generation diesels to its Daily range, along with detail changes inside and out… Read More
Ford Transit 2011 European Launch
Ford takes the iconic Transit to the next stage with an all-new range of 2.2-litre Euro 5 diesels… Read More
Volkswagen Crafter 2011 UK Launch
VW’s large panel van has undergone a serious makeover with changes to the front-end styling and the cab interior, as well as new Euro 5 diesels… Read More
Ford Transit Connect Electric Brief Test
We spent a day with the battery-powered Connect to get a better idea of what it’s like to live with in its natural, urban environment. Read More
Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL Brief Test
Currently undergoing trials with selected fleet customers in the UK, we managed to get behind the wheel of a battery-powered Vito E-CELL… Read More
Carrier Transicold launches new Pulsor range
Refrigeration specialist Carrier Transicold has introduced a new range of units designed specifically for light commercial vehicles. The Pulsor range offers more precise temperature control for delivering temperature-sensitive goods in congested urban areas.Designed for insulated vans and LCVs with a load space of between 12.0m3 and 30.0m3, the Pulsor range can reach full refrigeration capacity at a low 1,000rpm engine speed, ensuring a constant set temperature throughout the delivery cycle, regardless of traffic jams and multiple door openings.
The units have also been designed to meet multi-temperature requirements, with the ability to cool and heat multiple compartments simultaneously to varying temperatures between -30°C and 30°C.
Pulsor units feature Carrier’s E-Drive technology which removes the mechanical transmissions found in traditional belt-driven systems and transforms engine power into electricity via a generator. This then channels the electrical power to an inverter that regulates the power delivered according to refrigeration needs. A variable speed hermetic compressor works at different speeds according to the inverter’s output, delivering constant capacity in all refrigeration phases.
In contrast, a traditional refrigeration unit’s compressor is connected to the vehicle’s engine and runs at the same speed, meaning refrigeration capacity is directly linked with engine speed and only reaches optimum capacity at 2,400rpm. During urban deliveries approximately 90 per cent of a typical journey is completed with engine speeds below 2,400 rpm, resulting in a potential risk of fluctuation in temperature control and possible damage to the perishable cargo.
“The beauty of the Pulsor unit is that it uses patented new Carrier E-Drive technology which has been specially adapted from Carrier’s proven Vector all-electric trailer system, which the majority of supermarket fleets in the UK and Ireland already benefit from,” explains managing director Justin Grace. “Many of these customers also run significant home delivery operations where extensive product testing has shown the Pulsor unit to thrive, with a 20 per cent reduction in fuel consumption during pull down. This can provide operators with a tangible return on investment.” Click here for more information.
