Agility Robotics has selected UK battery technology developer Nyobolt to supply the fast-charging power system for Digit 5, its next-generation industrial humanoid robot. Announced October 15, the partnership addresses one of the practical limits on robot utilization in warehouses and manufacturing plants: how much time a machine spends charging rather than working. Based in Salem, […]
Forklift Batteries
From Propane to Lithium: How to Size a Forklift Battery for the Job
Replacing propane forklifts with lithium-powered trucks can reduce fuel handling and maintenance, but battery sizing matters. Four variables can help determine how much energy capacity the job actually requires. Contributed by Max Khabur, Marketing Director for Eneroc USA For warehouse operators considering a move from propane forklifts to electric trucks, the case increasingly extends beyond […]
Utilities Drive Many Electric Forklift Incentives Across U.S.
ENEROC database tracks more than 80 electrification programs for fleets and dealers For fleet operators considering the move from internal combustion forklifts to electric models, the largest source of financial assistance may not come from Washington, D.C. Instead, it could come from the local utility company. A new searchable database from ENEROC USA compiles 82 […]
Raymond Expands Electric Lift Truck Portfolio with New Basics Walkie Pallet Jack
Recent introductions extend the company’s lineup from entry-level pallet movement to connected, telematics-ready forklifts. The Raymond Corporation continues to broaden its electric material handling portfolio with equipment aimed at different segments of the warehouse market, pairing an affordable lithium-ion walkie pallet jack for everyday operations with a recently introduced intelligent stand-up counterbalanced forklift for more […]
ENEROC Becomes First Lithium-Only Battery Manufacturer to Join BCI
Membership Reflects Growing Role of Lithium Technology in Industrial Power Markets Battery Council International (BCI) has added ENEROC USA as its newest member, a move that highlights the changing composition of the North American battery industry. According to the association, ENEROC is the first battery manufacturer focused exclusively on lithium technology to join the organization […]
Forklift Battery Certification Standards: Understanding UL, SGS, and TÜV
What Lithium Battery Buyers Need to Know As lithium-ion batteries continue to replace lead-acid technology in forklift fleets, safety certification has become an increasingly important part of the purchasing process. Fleet managers, warehouse operators, and procurement teams routinely encounter references to UL, SGS, and TÜV certifications when evaluating battery suppliers. Yet many buyers are uncertain […]
Jungheinrich Begins Customer Trials of Sodium-Ion Batteries for Material Handling Equipment
Jungheinrich is testing sodium-ion battery technology in real-world material handling applications as part of its ongoing effort to develop sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions for industrial trucks. Jungheinrich has launched field trials of sodium-ion batteries at selected customer sites, marking another step in the company’s exploration of alternative energy storage technologies for material handling equipment. […]
Cat Lift Trucks Updates Compact Forklift Line with Enhanced Connectivity and Operator Options
New electronic features, expanded customization options, and additional operator comfort upgrades highlight the latest generation of Cat compact counterbalance forklifts. Cat® Lift Trucks has introduced updated versions of its compact diesel and LPG counterbalance forklift ranges, adding new electronic capabilities, expanded operator options, and additional comfort features designed to improve productivity and fleet management. The […]
What triggered the battery revolution: how LFP technology made electric forklifts the only logical choice
By Max Khabur, Marketing Director ENEROC USA Ask anyone in material handling why electric forklifts are taking the market share from propane and diesel-powered machines, and you will probably get these answers: E-commerce and narrow aisles in warehouses; emissions regulations and fuel cost. They are not wrong. The shift toward electric industrial trucks has been […]
Jungheinrich Active Load Management Helps Foppa Power Industrial Trucks with 90% Self-Generated Solar Energy
Italian food wholesaler Foppa is using intelligent charging technology to align its industrial truck fleet with its on-site solar energy production, achieving up to 90 percent charging from self-generated photovoltaic power. The family-owned company, headquartered in Egna in the Italian province of Bolzano, has operated a photovoltaic system since 2009. Expanded over time, the installation […]
