10 Reasons Why Cold Chain Reefer Trailers Need to Convert to AEM's SolarTechTRU Right Now
Time is ticking to go zero emissions with your refrigerated trailers.
Don’t wait. Go zero emissions the right way, the first time.
1) The SolarTechTRU is the only TRU that qualifies for zero emissions funding, and that has over a decade of proven on-road commercial viability data.
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As you can imagine, AEM has the TRU fleet conversion process for cold chain (for 28'-53' refrigerated trailers) down to a science.
The SolarTechTRU has been tortured with excellent performance, in the worst conditions. This TRU has proven its reliability, on-the-road, for many years and many million miles - and many millions of hours of run time.
Whether your fleet, or stationary trailers, need new TRU installations, or TRU conversions, AEM has proven-competent implementation capacity, and powerful partnerships to ensure smooth and timely turnaround.
(See our How We Roll page)
2) AEM has secured tens of millions of $$ of CARB CORE vouchers, and other incentives, bringing quick ROI to your reefer conversion costs.
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Vouchers (from California Air Resources Board CORE) has supported our ability to convert several hundred diesel-powered TRUs to our zero emissions TRU systems!
Each SolarTechTRU reduces approximately 27 tons of PCM/toxic carbon particulates from the air, every year!
Our SolarTechTRU has qualified for years. You need to get your PO into us before June/July, every year, to secure your vouchers.
Contact us ASAP, so we can stay on top of this for you.
No cash deposits or expenses apply during the planning and submission process! This gets you into the queue, and you don't start paying until we start converting your reefer fleet, or building your microgrids.
The SolarTechTRU is a proven zero emissions solution with over a decade of road test data to prove it. AEM secures the vouchers for you. If you are in CA, you can also earn LCFS, WAIRE, ESG, and many other grants, or STC, ITC credits from converting to the SolarTechTRU or from our unique low voltage DC microgrids (behind the meter).
AEM, and our partners, help you secure incentives, and help manage the associated paperwork and reporting.
A standout feature of the SolarTechTRU is its proven safety. Its design eliminates the potential of arc flash injuries and electrocutions because it runs on low voltage/DC power. The SolarTechTRU removes thousands of tons of toxins from the air, and saves you millions of dollars in fuel expenses.
Since AEM.green's SolarTechTRU has proven its impeccable performance, if any state offers clean air vouchers or safety or ESG credits, AEM's SolarTechTRU will qualify!
CFOs and Boards of Directors appreciate this ultra-efficient and ultra-safe zero emissions/ESG solution.
Plus, our ongoing choices bring about pleasant ongoing surprises such as being able to satisfy things like the AIM Act, GWP (Global Warming Potential) through our system efficiencies, the types of freon we use, and more.
3) This solar electric TRU has been on the road for over a decade, tested and tortured, and proven to go the distance in the worst conditions, and for the long haul.
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Did we mention the many years, and millions of miles of actual deliveries. on-the-road. that have proven its reliability, savings, and significant safety factors?
The SolarTechTRU goes the distance, most reliably, safer, and cheaper – TRU-ly.
Cold Chain fleet, logistics, and safety directors love this zero emissions, safety, and ESG solution.
Plus, our IoT systems catch potential issues before they become problems, AEM performs all the maintenance these systems might need, and we keep innovating as opportunities arise, such as our AI-based automatic charging system. No plugins required!
4) AEM's SolarTechTRU goes the distance, either 32 hours in the worst conditions, or forever.
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Talk about resilience...Yes, the SolarTechTRU system can last 32 hours with no electricity, in the worst conditions – it can go forever, powered by solar, while maintaining a precisely single-temp or multi-temp chilled trailer.
Plus, it’s almost silent, can be left on around-the-clock, positively reducing noise pollution as well.
The ultra-thin solar panels install on top of the trailer - adding less than 1/2" to the height, and adding less than 8 ounces of weight per square foot to the trailer. We normally have a net equal weight to the diesel TRU counterparts.
The batteries are encased in a patent-protected, fireproof case, with additional safety design features inside the case - uniquely insulating each battery cell.
Cold chain truckers, reefer fleet managers, cold chain logistics directors, and ESG directors love the SolarTechTRU.
5) The patented momentum generator provides an efficient source of extended range under a wide spectrum of conditions.
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For a look at this TRU-ly mind-blowing TRU comparison, and Q&A, contact us to set up a time to discuss.
AEM’s wheel generator (proprietary momentum generator) is patented - it’s different - and also, the SolarTechTRU pulls next-to-no energy from the tractor.
CFO's appreciate this zero emissions and ESG solution.
It typically takes 2-3 hours to fully charge during dwell times at distribution centers - using low voltage/DC.
Of course, charge times can increase to 4-6 hours when units are not plugged in and running for two days. (Think about that!)
Cold chain distribution center managers, and truckers love the SolarTechTRU efficiencies, and its resilience, and its undeniable safety. (Low Voltage 46 volt DC completely safe for human interface).
6) Since batteries are all DC, the SolarTechTRU uses this to capitalize on efficiencies and safety.
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NO other TRU system in the world is designed in this fashion that enables it to be powered by low voltage DC, and that optimizes a freakishly high coefficient of performance.
The SolarTechTRU also eliminates dangers of electrocution and arc flash injuries. This also makes the infrastructure installation much more safe.
Plus, it safely recharges during loading and unloading – and is charged with DC power only.
Oh, and our systems are the only in the world that offers automatic charging - no plugins required!
CFO's appreciate this zero emissions, safety, and ESG solution. Eliminate your utility bills, your diesel expenses, and more.
7) The SolarTechTRU massively earns ESG and WAIRE credits!
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AEM.green and the SolarTechTRU has proven itself in California as a proven zero emissions solution.
This is evidenced by the thousands of tons of carbon reduction that AEM.green accomplished to date.
If you have vouchers and carbon/clean air, or safety credits in your state, the SolarTechTRU will absolutely qualify.
AEM.green does its best to attain those vouchers and credits for you! We also help you manage your performance and safety data through your provider, for the long haul.
Yes, your SolarTechTRU conversions earn you WAIRE credits. The WAIRE safety credits are running $25K/TRU conversion, every year! Plus, ESG credits pay back every year too. Going green doesn't mean you have to go broke. The SolarTechTRU's unique engineering creates new profits for your cold chain fleet, sooner than later, and it's the gift that keeps on giving.
Plus, depending on your infrastructure, chances are, you'll qualify for some nice LCFS and Solar Tax credits too.
8) By eliminating diesel fuel, the SolarTechTRU is also eliminating thousands of pounds of black carbon and noxious air toxins, and GWP - 8 bolts at a time!
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The SolarTechTRU is cleaning the air of millions of tons of noxious air toxins, 8 bolts at a time – eliminating the need for diesel fuel.
AEM.green’s low voltage (46v) DC solar grids, and other assets, can greatly reduce your reliance on the grid. Plus, ours is behind the meter, and completely safe for human interface. NO ARC FLASH ELECTROCUTIONS!
The more AEM.green technology you install, the more you’ll want, the better your economics get!
CFO's and Boards of Directors catch on, get into the groove, and love the financial ROI, added safety, improved morale, and ESG benefits more and more, every day it's in motion - on the road, or while it's giving back through its solar solutions.
9) You save a tremendous amount of money, and you can spread your costs over time with unique and awesome leasing terms.
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Yes, we said leasing program, for new installations and conversions.
Let us know if you are interested in leasing.
You will like the ROI calculations, and the unique benefits.
Yes, the financial, safety, and ESG benefits keep rolling in from the SolarTechTRU's performance on-the road, and the way AEM's solar gives back to the operation as a whole.
10) Going green doesn't mean you have to go broke. Do the exact opposite with AEM. Get in the black, FAST, and remove black carbon from the air, by the tons, starting now.
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Start your installations and conversion now while AEM.green can promise speedy fast turnaround.
Start now so you can hit regulatory deadlines – avoid unpleasant surprises by playing it safe.
Start now while we have vouchers from the state of California to apply for. Be sure to contact us well before the June 2023 deadline!
See the AEM.green website “How We Roll” for their installation and conversion processes.
Okay, there's one bonus reason why AEM.green’s SolarTechTRU is the way to go.
You get the Koelsch
brothers, and how AEM.green gives back.
Ron and Robert Koelsch have been innovating and commercializing disruptive technology for decades.
The AEM team has powerful backing, and they deliver.
Robert Koelsch, Co-Founder and CEO of AEM.green, was awarded Alternative Energy Professional of the year by Thomson Reuters, 2022, and again for 2023.
The SolarTechTRU goes the distance more efficiently, reliably, cleanly, and safer than any TRU system on the market - and based on its innovative, patented design, and road test data, it's very likely no other TRU system will come close to its on-road safety and performance data anytime soon.
Zero Emissions, added safety, reduced expenses, and ESG achieved, 8 bolts at a time.
Go Green & Earn More.
Enjoy a Uniquely Profitable & Responsible Path to Zero Emissions Today!
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