Hyster has developed and shipped a new hydrogen-powered reach stacker to the Port of Valencia.
This new product is part of the H2Ports project which aims to introduce hydrogen-powered equipment and vehicles into all aspects of port operations at the Spanish facility.
This Hyster® ReachStacker represents an innovative zero-emission solution that uses a Nuvera® fuel cell to convert hydrogen into electricity. The hydrogen is stored on-board in high-pressure tanks and can be refilled in 10-15 minutes. The on-board hydrogen fuel cell charges the batteries, which power the electric motors and hydraulic systems enabling the ReachStacker to lift laden containers with a similar performance to a diesel alternative.
Using the Nuvera Fuel Cell Engine, this new ReachStacker is claimed to offer several advantages over conventional diesel-powered machines. It reduces greenhouse gas emissions, noise pollution and operating costs thanks to the elimination of the diesel engine, transmission and other mechanically-driven components.
The Hyster ReachStacker will be tested and validated in live operation at the MSC terminal in Valencia. Jan-Willem van den Brand, Director Global Market Development, Hyster, explains the value of the project in more detail: “We are proud to be part of the H2Ports project and to contribute to the development of zero-emission solutions for port operations. The hydrogen fuel cell ReachStacker is a breakthrough innovation that demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction. We look forward to seeing it in action at the Port of Valencia and to receiving valuable feedback from the end-users.”
Hyster® is a leading global supplier of materials handling equipment, designing and manufacturing more than 140 models of counterbalance trucks, warehouse, and container handling equipment
