Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. Highlights the development of its all-electric NRR EV truck combined with the all-electric Thermo King e300 Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) at this week’s Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) show in Las Vegas. Vegas.
The Isuzu NRR-EV’s on-board computer will communicate directly with Thermo King’s e300 all-electric transmission refrigeration unit and provide the necessary power. (Photo: American Isuzu Commercial Truck)The Class 5 NRR EV low cab front delivery van was announced in March 2023 and is scheduled for production this summer. 19,500 lbs. The GVWR is available in 132.5, 150 and 176 inches. Wheelbase widths and choice from 14 to 20 feet. Corpses. Powertrain options include one of four battery pack configurations (60, 100, 140 and 180 kWh) with various estimated ranges from 60 to 235 miles.
The powertrain is equipped with electric power take-off (ePTO) that provides an operating range of 7 to 12 kWh with a peak output of 26 kWh for high demand. According to Isuzu, the ePTO operates seamlessly without a key, meaning the driver does not need to raise or lower it to meet the power demands of the vehicle’s on-board equipment.
Isuzu said the NRR-EV’s on-board computer will communicate directly with the Thermo King e300’s all-electric transmission refrigeration unit and provide the necessary power. The e300 is a Class 5 refrigerated truck solution developed by Thermo King to be fully integrated into an OEM’s EV chassis and ordered with an EV chassis. The nose mount unit is designed for refrigerated trucks and can provide cooling for single temperature applications with minimal impact on the NRR-EV range.
Isuzu says the e300’s electric reciprocating compressor is not susceptible to engine RPM variations, and is able to provide constant, continuous system capacity regardless of whether the vehicle is stationary or on the road. The company also cited reduced installation time and increased reliability due to fewer components than traditional systems.
The e300 uses R-452A, a low GWP refrigerant developed to reduce direct CO2 emissions by approximately 50% per unit compared to conventional R-404A refrigerant.
According to Sean Skinner, president of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, the NRR-EV has proven to be an effective solution for dry product delivery, but many of the company’s customers also require refrigerated delivery.
“With all the complexities of the powertrain and the new approach to cooling, this really shows the strength of the collaboration between Isuzu and Thermo King,” he said. “The engineers have worked tirelessly to get this right, and customers will appreciate what this truck can do. For Isuzu, this is among their Class 5 all-electric refrigerated truck offerings, and will open new doors for us and our brand.”
Chris Tanaka, vice president of product management for Thermo King Americas, also announced the “power of collaboration to drive industry progress.”
“Strategic collaborations, such as the partnership with Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, underscore our commitment to providing our joint customers with cutting-edge technology that aligns with OEM developments and advances zero-emission transportation forward.”
