Lithium Battery Technology

Despite disruptions, the logistics industry is known for its resilience.

Bigger, more capable lithium batteries are making electric lift trucks an attractive alternative to internal combustion (IC) trucks as both industry advancements and increasing corporate and legislative pressures drive market changes.

In this Making the Case, we explore the growing adoption of lithium-ion batteries in the warehouse and DC, highlight the benefits of replacing lead-acid batteries and/or combustible engines, and prove that LIBs are no longer in the “early adopter” phase.

That’s a good thing. Lithium-ion batteries are well past the early adopter stage as they make notable inroads on lead acid. Here’s a look at the reasons why.

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Lithium power is seen as the fastest growing motive power choice for electric trucks, though it has competition from options including thin plate pure lead and hydrogen fuel cells. For end users like City Furniture and Hamilton Beach Brands, motive power has to deliver on outcomes like space savings and uptime.

Operational priorities and infrastructure constraints should guide motive power choice, though lithium is seen as gaining ground in the long term. Every option has its strong points, so it comes down to using the goals of each operation to guide it down the best motive power path.

A common thread to technology such as telematics and fleet software, operator assist features, and motive power advancements is the positive impact these technologies have on getting more work done, in a safer manner, for the operator.

As the fulfillment environment becomes increasingly connected, the lift truck battery has become a new focal point for companies that want to get the longest life and usage out of their investments.

Learn from practical examples how an integrated power platform, enabled with the Internet of Things (IOT) technology, can increase the efficiency of your equipment and personnel while meeting targets for green initiatives.