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SOLUTIONS - Transportation

Trucks, buses, transportation equipment, etc.

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Current thermal issues and solutions with SPACECOOL

Long working hours and harsh summer working conditions

  • Improving working conditions by suppressing temperature rise inside warehouses and cargo compartments

Heat damage to transported goods

  • Reducing temperature rise inside cargo compartments to improve transport quality

Fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions from cooling cargo compartments

  • Improving cooling efficiency in warehouses and trucks to reduce CO₂ emissions

Challenges of Conventional Heat Countermeasures

• Longer working hours are required for pre-cooling the cargo area, and measures are necessary to address the 2024 logistics regulations*¹.
• Fuel consumption for cooling is high, reducing fuel efficiency and resulting in CO₂ emissions.
(*1) A general term referring to various issues that arise due to the Work Style Reform–related legislation effective from April 1, 2024, which limits annual overtime hours for “commercial driving work” to 960 hours.

Thermal Insulation Material

  • A thick insulating material is required, reducing loading efficiency
  • Vulnerable to water and moisture
  • Panel weight increases, and heat retention causes temperature rise at night

Case study and results: installation on dry-freight truck containers

Lowering internal truck container temperature by approximately 10°C

Test conditions

Measurement period
September 12, 2020
Subjects
Truck container manufactured by Fruehauf Japan (dry van)
Materials
Aluminum, plywood
Size
2-ton class
Measurement locations
Interior ceiling and center of the container

Test results

Ceiling
A temperature drop of approximately 40°C was confirmed compared with before installation.
Center
A temperature drop of approximately 10°C was confirmed compared with before installation.

Case study and results: installation on camper cargo areas

By introducing SPACECOOL to the cargo area, the interior temperature is reduced by about 5°C.
For inquiries regarding installation, please contact Decorative System Co., Ltd.

Test conditions

Measurement period
June 22, 2022
Subjects
TOYOTA Hiace Robinson 771
Installation site
Ceiling of the cargo area, both side surfaces, and rear surface
  • (Additional installation: SPACECOOL sunshade on the driver’s seat window)

Test results

Ceiling
Approximately 5°C temperature reduction compared with pre-installation
Interior
Approximately 5°C temperature reduction compared with pre-installation

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