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Lithium transition: It’s all about the outcomes
December 8, 2023
Lithium power is seen as the fastest growing motive power choice for electric trucks, though it has competition from options including thin plate pure lead and hydrogen fuel cells. For end users like City Furniture and Hamilton Beach Brands, motive power has to deliver on outcomes like space savings and uptime.
CALSTART research forecasts strong growth in zero-emission off-road equipment
November 1, 2022
Zero-emission off-highway assessment project's scope includes lift trucks, involves collaboration with the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Forklifts and underground mining equipment seen as successful market segments for electrification progress.
Electric rider pallet trucks: Advances in workflow and safety
August 15, 2022
Several recent developments here include center-rider cabs, lithium-ion batteries and autonomous operating systems. But perhaps most important is improved operator confidence.
Making the Case for Next-Generation Forklift Power Sources
August 1, 2022
When warehouses and DCs make the shift to lithium-ion batteries over traditional lead-acid batteries, they experience lower maintenance costs, longer run times, increased performance, faster and more efficient charging, and less downtime.
Guide to Proven Warehouse Solutions
May 16, 2022
Improve productivity and efficiency and minimize costs.
Electric trucks take on e-commerce pressures
January 14, 2022
Electric lift trucks are evolving to deal with pressures wrought by e-commerce, including labor shortages and higher handling volumes, through high- and low-tech means.
Toyota’s Electric Pneumatic Forklifts Can be Driven Outside
November 10, 2021
Some of the most common electric forklifts used outdoors are Toyota’s 48V and 80V Electric Pneumatic Forklifts.
New Tests Prove: LFP Lithium Batteries Live Longer than NMC
October 19, 2021
Contrary to the claims of many NMC-based lithium battery manufacturers, LFP chemistry is superior compared to NMC – it is safer, offers a longer lifespan, and is generally less expensive than NMC, NCA.
Automotive builds a new path
April 13, 2021
Transportation of parts and assemblies in auto plants is taking on a new look with its increasing use of guided vehicles and carts as well as autonomous mobile robots. In a word, it’s all about flexibility.
New Belgium Brewing Company’s forklifts increase operators’ efficiency
November 30, 2020
The electric forklifts are comfortable, durable and easy to use.
Other Voices: Five steps to ensure a healthier forklift fleet
February 27, 2020
With or without telematics, disciplined assessments of a forklift fleet and its batteries can improve facility operations as well as the broader supply chain.
Electric Forklifts Aren’t as Clean as You Think
June 20, 2019
Propane forklifts operate cleaner than both electric and gasoline options.
Ratto Bros. embraces fleet of electric forklifts
October 15, 2018
Powered by solar energy, the forklifts can increase efficiency and sustainability.
Lift Truck Tips: Changing the current of lift truck maintenance
January 12, 2017
Electric equipment offers more data, which is only as good as the practices to apply it.
Sales of advanced electric forklifts in North America to exceed 47,000 by 2025
April 27, 2016
Report finds electric forklifts have higher upfront costs but can reduce operating costs.