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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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With the commissioning of a new and much larger hub, PalletXpress Dublin, has switched from diesel and has fully embraced EP’s leading li-ion battery technology. This partnership sees 24 companies coming together to use 12 EP Equipment forklifts every day as they effortlessly move around 2,500 pallets per night. This …
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Electric counterbalance truck with the power of a combustion engine Use of high-voltage lithium-ion technology Sets standards in efficiency, ergonomics and sustainability Jungheinrich has presented the future of the counterbalance truck at its ‘Innovations and Highlights 2020’ trade press conference in Hamburg. The preview truck, named P30i, is a high-voltage …
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IONITY – the joint venture between the BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz AG, the Ford Motor Company, and the Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche has announced a new pricing scheme across its network. IONITY is announcing a kilowatt hour based pricing structure for its rapidly growing European High Power Charging network …
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