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Thermo King has developed an energy consumption tool to calculate the estimated total dollar savings and emissions savings (pounds of CO2) when running an all-electric truck reefer in comparison to a diesel fuel equivalent truck reefer on a specified route. The calculation takes into consideration unique specifications including box size, insulation material, temperature (ambient and set point), door type (swing or roll up), door opening duration, etc. This tool compares the total energy consumed and cost of power of an all-electric TRU route versus the estimated fuel usage and estimated cost of fuel usage if, alternatively, a traditional diesel equivalent TRU were utilized on the same route. We then conduct an analysis working closely with our customer to understand if this route is feasible for their fleet with an electric solution. This tool is now available using single sign-on.