2nd Generation Lithium-ion Battery from Kalmar…

The new battery system is said to deliver enhanced energy capacity, improved thermal stability, and a longer, more predictable performance curve across a wide range of operating environments. The solution is now available globally with the European standard, while versions for the US and Chinese standards will follow in 2026.

With the Gen 2 solution, Kalmar electric equipment will substantially improve the battery capacity, e.g. Kalmar electric reachstackers will, in a heavy-duty application, be able to operate up to 10 hours providing greater flexibility and uptime in demanding terminal environments.

At the same time, Kalmar has introduced Automation as a Service, a subscription-based model designed to ensure successful and efficient deployment of automation in marine container terminals and intermodal sites. The service focuses on accelerating time-to-value and building long-term performance-focused partnerships with automation customers.