Aldi is trialling an all-electric refrigerated trailer as part of its efforts to reduce its carbon emissions. The trailer converts kinetic energy into electricity to power the on-board batteries as the wheels turn, meaning products are kept cool – all while reducing energy consumption and minimising environmental impact.
The trailer can also be plugged into the electric point at Aldi’s regional distribution centre in Cheshire, and emits zero carbon emissions and particulate matters like smoke, dust or other substances that are damaging to the environment - along with low noise emissions.
The trial forms part of Aldi’s efforts to reduce lower carbon emissions in its lorry fleet. The retailer is currently trialling more environmental fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG) and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).
