GENIUS: adding solar panels to semi trailers is an idea so obvious it hurts
Electrek • 2/14/2026
Summary
Refrigerated trailers are essential for transporting fresh food and flowers, but they are highly polluting due to diesel generators that operate continuously, even with electric trucks. A company has proposed adding rooftop solar panels to these semi-trailers as a solution to reduce their environmental impact.
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StatusActive
Recency Multiplier41% (0.5^61/48)
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