Cooling Innovation for a Cleaner Tomorrow
At Horton, innovation begins with responsibility. Our commitment to smarter, more efficient cooling systems is about more than just performance—it’s about shaping a cleaner, more sustainable future for the industries we serve.
As the world recognizes World Environment Day on June 5, we’re reminded of our shared responsibility to reduce emissions, conserve resources, and minimize waste. These principles are embedded in how we design, engineer, and deliver solutions every day.
SMARTER COOLING FOR Cleaner engines
We understand that effective thermal management plays a critical role in reducing vehicle emissions and improving fuel efficiency. In many traditional systems, fans run at constant speeds regardless of cooling demand. This inefficient approach creates parasitic drag, forcing the engine to work harder than necessary—burning more fuel and releasing more greenhouse gases in the process.
That’s why we created our advanced, adaptive fan drives—to change that. With products like our LCX Series, we bring intelligent cooling to life by using real-time engine data to fine-tune fan performance based on actual thermal needs. Key features include:
- Rapid cold-start disengagement – enabling faster cab and engine warm-up
- Optimized low-speed control – allowing precise fan engagement during light load conditions
- Lower off-speeds – reducing energy waste when full cooling isn’t required
These technologies reduce unnecessary load on the engine, resulting in:
- Lower fuel consumption
- Decreased CO₂ and NOx emissions
- Enhanced powertrain efficiency
Reducing More Than Emissions
Our focus on sustainability goes well beyond tailpipe emissions. We design our products to last—because the most sustainable parts are the ones that don’t need to be replaced frequently.
Our fan drives, fans, and clutches are built for:
- Durability, even in the harshest working conditions
- Serviceability, to extend product life and reduce replacement cycles
- Material efficiency, minimizing reliance on short-life components and excess packaging
By avoiding low-quality, disposable materials—including single-use plastics—we help reduce waste throughout the entire product lifecycle. That means less environmental impact during production, fewer components sent to landfills, and greater value for our customers over time.
forward-looking solutions for a changing industry
As vehicle technologies evolve—from internal combustion to hybrid and fully electric— we’re leading the way with customized solutions to manage the thermal loads in electric drivetrains, fuel cell systems, and battery packs. We test these solutions in-house in our dedicated dynamometer and fan pressure wind tunnel labs.
Our ability to tailor solutions for specific duty cycles, vehicle types, and environmental conditions gives OEMs and fleet operators an edge—not just in performance, but in reaching their environmental and sustainability goals.
built for the long road ahead
Reducing emissions and waste isn’t a one-day initiative. Our customers rely on us not just for performance, but for partnership in navigating complex environmental goals and technical challenges.
That’s why we don’t just build cooling systems—we build trust, innovation, and a better future through every solution we deliver.
As World Environment Day calls attention to the global challenges we all face, we reaffirm what has guided us for decades:
- A focus on long-term performance
- A drive toward energy and material efficiency
- A commitment to meaningful environmental progress
Whether on-highway, off-highway, or zero-emission equipment, we build our products are built to deliver cooling where and when it matters most—with the lowest environmental impact possible.
Efficient. Sustainable. Proven. That’s Horton.