Battery Powered HVAC Available for New Cascadia Models

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Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT)  /  July 3, 2018

A battery powered HVAC system is now available as a factory-installed option for new Freightliner Cascadia truck models.

Available on all new Cascadia sleeper sizes and bunk styles, the battery powered HVAC system reduces emissions by allowing drivers to maintain a comfortable temperature overnight in their cab without idling the engine. Increased airflow from a floor outlet further improves driver comfort, and the system is integrated with the truck’s Optimized Idle feature for comfort.

The battery powered HVAC system is able to provide 10 hours of cooling or 34 hours of heating to the cab when parked. The battery powered HVAC system has a dual evaporator design and the compressor only runs in parked mode to improve reliability. The system is fully integrated with vehicle power management to preserve engine starting.

All system components are serviceable, and most can be reached without removing the cabinet where it is housed. For 60- and 72-inch sleepers, the new solid state electrical center of the Battery Powered HVAC system fits completely underneath the cab’s wardrobe cabinet, freeing up space in the baggage compartment.

“The new Cascadia is built to provide optimal comfort both on the job and off, and the Battery Powered HVAC system contributes to creating that ideal interior environment for the driver,” said Kelly Gedert, director of product marketing for Freightliner Trucks and Detroit Components.

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It's noteworthy, and troubling, that world class battery powered HVAC systems have already been available on major brand Chinese heavy trucks for three years.