This guide walks through the data available in the Sustainable Practices report to help you make decisions for a more fuel-efficient operation.

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The Sustainable Practices report provides valuable insights into the usage of the TRU in modes that consume fuel when alternate means are available. You can use this report to determine ways to improve fuel usage that can be shifted to electricity or more fuel-efficient settings.

Each section of the report concentrates on a specific use and provides an overview of potential savings.

Use the summary section to understand the overall fuel usage, cost, and CO₂ emissions of the reporting assets based on total engine hours for the reporting period.

The Electric Mode while TRU was on and in a Geofence section provides an overview of the time the TRU is running on the engine vs plugged into a grid connection while inside a geofence. Use this section to determine if there is opportunity to shift power from the diesel engine to the electricity power grid while inside a geofence. On average, we see an opportunity of 15% fuel savings in this category.

Below the pie chart, review the savings realized, savings opportunity, and total opportunity for fuel usage, cost, and CO₂ emissions.

Savings Realized: The total amount of electric hours used and fuel usage, cost, and CO₂ emissions saved while inside the geofence.

Savings Opportunity: The total amount of engine hours used and the opportunity to save fuel usage, cost, and CO₂ emissions while inside a geofence by shifting the power source from the diesel engine to the electricity power grid.

Total Opportunity: The total amount of hours (engine + electric) used while the TRU was on and inside a geofence and the equivalent fuel (liters), cost, and CO₂ emissions.

The Electric Mode during pulldown section provides an overview of the time the TRU is running on the engine vs plugged into a grid connection while the trailer is being cooled down to reach the desired setpoint. Use this section to determine the amount of savings opportunity by shifting power from the diesel engine to the electricity power grid while performing a pulldown cycle.

Below the pie chart, review the savings realized, savings opportunity, and total opportunity for fuel usage, cost, and CO₂ emissions.

Savings Realized: The total amount of electric hours used and fuel usage, cost, and CO₂ emissions saved while performing a pulldown cycle.

Savings Opportunity: The total amount of engine hours used and the opportunity to save fuel usage, cost, and CO₂ emissions while performing a pulldown cycle by shifting the power source from the diesel engine to the electricity power grid.

Total Opportunity: The total amount of hours (engine + electric) used while performing a pulldown cycle and the equivalent fuel (liters), cost, and CO₂ emissions.

The Start/Stop Mode with Frozen Cargo section provides an overview of the time the TRU is running on continuous mode vs start/stop mode while the trailer is transporting frozen cargo. Use this section to determine the amount of opportunity to reduce fuel usage by shifting from continuous mode to start/stop mode while the trailer is transporting frozen cargo.

Below the pie chart, review the savings realized, savings opportunity, and total opportunity for fuel usage, cost, and CO₂ emissions.

Savings Realized: The total amount of start/ stop hours used and fuel usage, cost, and CO₂ emissions saved while transporting frozen cargo.

Savings Opportunity: The total amount of hours in continuous mode and the opportunity to save fuel usage, cost, and CO₂ emissions while transporting frozen cargo by shifting the control mode from continuous mode to start/stop mode.

Total Opportunity: The total amount of hours (continuous + start/stop mode) used while transporting frozen cargo and the equivalent fuel (liters), cost, and CO₂ emissions.

The asset details table provides a detailed view of each asset's total and electric hours when the TRU is running inside a geofence and during pulldown as well as the number of total and start/ stop mode hours when transporting frozen goods.

By using this table, you can determine where there may be opportunity to reduce fuel consumption, cost, and CO₂ emissions when inside a geofence, during pulldown, or when transporting frozen goods.

Disclaimer
​The recommendations (Pro Tip) provided are based on industry-recognized best practices for the proper use of transport refrigeration units. While we strive to offer guidance aligned with commonly accepted standards in our sector, these recommendations are for informational purposes only and do not replace the need to consult and comply with applicable local laws, regulations, or specific operational requirements. Users are responsible for ensuring their practices meet all relevant legal and regulatory obligations.

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