Lithium-ion battery technology

The li-ion technology has significant advantages over traditional lead-acid batteries for electric forklift equipment, especially in terms of environmental savings.

Peter Ivarsson, director sales and marketing of forklift trucks at Kalmar, said: “Our electric forklift trucks already offer savings from fewer and shorter standstills, faster and simpler maintenance, and longer service life.”

He added: “The new Li-ion battery technology makes them even more attractive as investment. This improvement is a great example of how we support our customers’ operational and environmental goals through developing cost-effective and sustainable solutions.”

The batteries can be fast-charged during breaks which aims to improve the productivity of the forklifts. It also aims to eliminate the need for frequent changes and the additional cost required for their replacement.

Charing is emissions free and they aim to last three to five times longer than lead-acid batteries, this means less energy is wasted.