Kalmar FastCharge expansion
Kalmar has announced that it will expand FastCharge technology into its hybrid straddle and shuttle carrier product portfolio.
The new Kalmar FastCharge Hybrid Straddle Carrier is especially targeted for existing straddle carrier terminals not able to utilise fully electric powered solution for various reasons.
Dr Tero Kokko, vice president of Intelligent Horizontal Transportation Solutions at Kalmar, said: “By combining FastCharge and hybrid technologies, we are making the electric powered solution accessible for more terminals and therefore helping them to cut down emission levels significantly.”
He continued: “When using hybrid technology, the operating area of the machine can be expanded into terminal locations where electrification is not possible or even feasible. Furthermore, it allows operators to electrify their terminal step-by-step and gradually move into all-electric solution if needed.”
Kalmar also announced further improvements into the shuttle and straddle carrier design, these developments aim to lead towards the machines requiring less maintenance and have improving automation readiness.
The Kalmar FastCharge was first introduced by Kalmar in December 2015, the solution is locally emission free, and it is based on the same opportunity charging technology that is used in electric buses with modern Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries.
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