Warehouse operators must choose whether their forklifts are powered by electric battery or combustion engines powered by diesel or gas. The choice between each power source comes down to a matter of economics, efficiency, and personal preference. Electric forklifts cost more upfront than propane forklifts. That’s because you essentially pay for the fuel up front, in the form of the battery. But their total cost of ownership is lower than propane forklifts. One of the main advantages of electric forklifts is that they have fewer moving parts than propane forklifts do, which means less maintenance and therefore cost savings and reduced downtime. Propane forklifts offer the advantage of being able to be used in a greater variety of environments and operations than electrics do, being used indoors and outdoors. By eliminating the combustion cycle, electric lift trucks produce no emissions; in fact, using an electric forklift instead of propane can cut 20,145 lbs. of carbon dioxide per year.
This article was first published in the February 15th 2024 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.
EnerSys®, the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, has announced the launch of its NexSys® AIR wireless charger. Engineered for a wide range of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), the new NexSys® AIR wireless charger boasts an advanced, space-saving design to automate charging and eliminate maintenance, giving facilities and AGV Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) a safe and convenient solution that eliminates physical connections. The NexSys® AIR wireless charger features contact-free charging pads, eliminating the maintenance and wear associated with physical charging connections.
A customer of a leading forklift truck manufacturer needed an extension to its charging station and a new and improved changing concept, especially for large batteries, due to growing requirements. The primary aim was to increase the performance of in-house transport by expanding the charging station. Hoppecke installed the trak | Xcharge CS charging station including a busbar with 11 spaces, consisting of several charger pedestals that are mounted on the wall with a plug holder.
Ecobat, the global leader in battery recycling, has announced that its board of directors has confirmed the appointment of Thomas P. Slabe as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and named him a member of the board of the company, effective immediately. “I am honoured and excited for this unique opportunity to lead Ecobat, a company with nearly 100 years of global leadership in our sector. No other company has our breadth of market knowledge and infrastructure for recycling of lead and lithium-ion batteries.”
The German Automobile Club (ADAC) tested eight charging stations for photovoltaic systems for the first time. The Fronius Wattpilot Home 11 J performed especially well with its comprehensive range of features including automatic and integrated 1-/3-phase switching, the best app in the test, and the lowest standby consumption. The Fronius Wattpilot Home 11 J offers an especially sustainable and cost-effective way of charging your electric vehicle using surplus power from your own roof.
It’s excellent to see the power sources sector is continually innovating, while paying attention to keeping workers safe.
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