Hybrids Stepping Up to the Plate

Abstract

The continuing evolution of alternative transportation fuels, combined with new hybrid motive power and refrigeration system alternatives, reinforces the idea that there is no one best answer. However, not unlike the continuous evolution in consumer electronics and computers, it appears there may soon be a continuous string of better fuel economics and power source alternatives coming around the corner for years to come. A hybrid is defined as something of mixed origin or make up, and that's what is currently beginning to be done with the introduction of hybrid cold-plate refrigeration systems for milk and ice cream route trucks. Johnson's "RouteMax" OTR cold-plate system was developed in partnership with International Trucks.