Hyster Europe has launched an ultra-compact lithium-ion pallet truck for loads up to 1.5 tonnes. The new PC1.5 Pallet Truck, powered by a lithium-ion battery, can deliver greater efficiency than a hand pallet truck. “For those currently using hand pallet trucks in the warehouse, switching to the new PC1.5 brings …
Read More »British Battery Manufacturer Reaction to earlier ban on petrol and diesel cars
Today, Boris Johnson revealed his intentions to accelerate the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles, bringing it forward by five years to 2030, as part of a £4bn ‘green industrial revolution.’ £1.3bn of investment has also been pledged towards electric vehicle (EV) charging points, as well …
Read More »Doosan launch low-cost NXE Series electric forklifts
Doosan, the leading manufacturer of robust high performance forklift trucks, has launched the NXE Series – a versatile range of four-wheel electric counterbalance forklift trucks suited to the needs of the small-to-medium size enterprise (SME), or where occasional usage or light duties are the norm. This electric equivalent of Doosan’s …
Read More »More lift truck users taking lithium-ion option
Narrow Aisle Ltd – the Flexi articulated lift truck-based intralogistics solutions specialist – reports that over 20 per cent of the companies that enquired about new trucks during the second quarter of 2020 named lithium-ion as their preferred forklift power choice. “We are witnessing a clear uptick in interest and …
Read More »Hyster launches 7-9 tonne integrated lithium-ion lift trucks
Hyster has launched its new J7.0–9.0XNL forklift series with fully integrated lithium-ion batteries. The zero-emissions electric lift trucks with 7-9 tonnes of lift capacity offer comparable diesel engine performance, and rapid opportunity charging. Achieving 100% charge in just 80 minutes, the new trucks have high voltage lithium-ion batteries and the …
Read More »Samsung Mexicana order Flexi fleet for Tijuana facility
Narrow Aisle Ltd has a contract to supply a fleet of its latest electric-powered Flexi LiTHiON articulated forklift trucks to Samsung Mexicana for operation in the company’s Tijuana plant, where semi-conductor devices and electronic components for the automotive and consumer sectors are produced. In all, eight space-saving Flexi LiTHiON models …
Read More »BYD signs Translift as forklift dealer
BYD Forklifts (Europe) has signed international Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) forklift specialist Translift Bendi as a dealer for its range of unique Lithium Iron Phosphate battery-powered material handling equipment in the UK. In what will be viewed by the industry as a major coup, the agreement will see Translift responsible …
Read More »Battery Manufacturer Britishvolt announces collaboration with iconic design firm Pininfarina to create UK’s first Gigaplant
Manufacturer Britishvolt has announced a collaboration with renowned Italian design house Pininfarina, to build the UK’s first large-scale battery gigaplant at the former RAF base of Bro Tathan, Wales. The Pininfarina legacy spans more than 90 years at the forefront of innovative automotive design, and more recently an expansion into …
Read More »Yale innovates forklift design with fully-integrated lithium-ion solutions
Yale Europe Materials Handling announces a new counterbalance forklift truck engineered around a fully integrated and space-saving lithium-ion battery. The ERP25-30VLL features a cabin with additional space for the operator, creating a working environment that enhances productivity. The truck is highly efficient, and offers charging flexibility thanks to the integrated …
Read More »Yale celebrates 100 years of electric trucks with lithium-ion product line extension
Yale & Towne introduced its first electric forklift truck to the materials handling market in 1920. The centenary celebration coincides with the extension of the Yale® lithium-ion power solution range. Yale has a proud heritage and builds on this strength as a progressive industry leader. Alternative power solutions are a …
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