The ECCJ Energy Conservation Awards Ceremony
MHI Thermal Systems Honored with ECCJ Energy Conservation Award forInnovative Refrigeration Technology
Tokyo, January 30, 2025 – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, a division of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has been recognized for its commitment to sustainable transportation. The company received the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Commissioner’s Award in the Best Products and Business Models category of the Energy Conservation Center, Japan’s (ECCJ) 2024 Energy Conservation Grand Prize Awards. MHI Thermal Systems shared this distinguished honor with Isuzu Motors Ltd. for their successful collaboration on the TEJ35AM electric-driven transport refrigeration unit integrated with Isuzu’s ELF EV electric truck.
Award-Winning Technology: A Game-Changer in Transportation Refrigeration
The TEJ35AM unit and ELF EV combination was lauded for its ability to maintain cargo room temperature by sharing battery power. This innovative approach reduces CO2 emissions and energy consumption. The winning combination showcases superior energy efficiency, waste-free operation, and cost savings.
Background of ECCJ’s Energy Conservation Grand Prize Awards
The ECCJ awards program acknowledges outstanding energy-saving initiatives, products, and business models. Since 2019, MHI Thermal Systems has been acknowledged for its commitment to energy conservation, receiving an award in the Transportation Field for the TE20/TE30 Series of electric-driven refrigeration units.
How the TEJ35AM and ELF EV Work Together
The coordinated power control of the TEJ35AM and ELF EV prioritizes temperature stability in the cargo room. The TEJ35AM achieves maximum capacity operation upon engine startup, ensuring quick temperature control. Post-target temperature, it operates with exceptional efficiency thanks to its integrated heat-pump heating system.
This integration offers remarkable energy savings, reducing annual average energy consumption by 21.3%, CO2 emissions by 46.1%, and energy costs by 42.2% compared to conventional refrigerated trucks.
Benefits of the TEJ35AM Refrigeration Unit
Introduced in 2023, the TEJ35AM unit is designed exclusively for electric vehicles. Its heat-pump heating system enables efficient simultaneous heating and cooling operations, addressing diverse retail needs. Additionally, the TEJ35AM maintains stable cargo temperatures across all vehicle conditions.
This feature relieves drivers from constant temperature monitoring and battery power checks, ensuring hassle-free and reliable product transportation.
MHI Thermal Systems’ Commitment to Sustainable Solutions
Following the recent ECCJ award, MHI Thermal Systems is redoubling its efforts to develop energy-efficient products and technologies. The company aims to contribute to the broader goals of decarbonization and energy conservation.
Leveraging its integrated technological strengths across diverse sectors such as refrigerated transport, thermal engineering, large-scale refrigeration systems, air conditioning, and automotive air-conditioning, MHI Thermal Systems seeks to provide optimal thermal solutions tailored to various customer needs.
ELF EV with TEJ35AM
TEJ35AM Electric-Driven Transport Refrigeration Unit
Conclusion
The collaboration between Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems and Isuzu Motors demonstrates a significant step toward sustainable transportation. The TEJ35AM electric-driven transport refrigeration unit, when paired with the ELF EV,