‘The shift towards electric vans has necessitated changes for bodybuilders – primarily with the need to use lightweight materials to of the batteries.’
nothing but positive, so we spec these on every vehicle now.” A mark of Coolkit’s success is that, in quick succession, it has recently been awarded preferred partner status by both Mercedes-Benz and MAN. Converters keeping loads cold in transit do not have a monopoly when it comes to innovation, however. Working in partnership with Monmouthshire County Council, Vantastec has developed a meals- on-wheels van that uses hydrogen to power its microwaves, regeneration ovens and water heaters. Based on a Nissan Townstar EV, hydrogen drives its onboard equipment too.
Vantastec is in the process of patenting
its hydrogen unit, which can be refuelled in under 10 minutes and can be used as a standalone power source for charging a battery-powered van.
Inside job Perhaps better known for making pipe and ladder-carrying equipment, Rhino Products has launched a load area racking system, which it says is durable and lightweight and suitable for both electric and ICE vans. Using Rhino’s new configurator, MR4’s modular design enables van operators to specify racking to meet their individual needs.
Each racking unit is made to measure
to maximise the storage potential of the cargo area and options include aluminium drawers, drop fronts, lockers and work benches. Tanks to Rhino’s no-drilling flooring
partnership with Legend Fleet Solutions, drilling is not required to install MR4. Rhino points out drilling can damage a van, affecting its resale value and can also invalidate the vehicle manufacturer’s body and paintwork warranty. Rhino also offers an ‘express’ MR4
range, whereby it keeps the most-popular configurations in stock and flat-packed ready for same-day dispatch.
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