A lot of companies today are trying to and be environmentally responsible. They desire cleaner products to utilize in their places of business. In order to meet all these expectations, lift truck corporations and their suppliers are considering alternative fuel ideas and cleaner burning energy sources.
Technology is currently able to help manufacturers build units that when compare to their internal combustion or IC counterparts use less overall energy, cost less to operate and reduce carbon footprints. These new designs are creating an obvious shift within the forklift market. A lot of manufacturers have since been encouraged to invest more into the research and development of these emerging machinery.
Roughly 60 percent of today's lift truck market is represented by electric units. This is up from about 45 percent approximately 20 years ago. Increasingly more corporations and businesses are enjoying lower operating expenses by choosing electric. For example, the cost efficiency alone when it comes to the costs of fuel and maintenance save businesses thousands of dollars. The electric units offer a longer life to the fleet, in comparison to IC models and the reduced emissions within the facility allow those working inside a much better air quality.
Less Emissions: There is a better overall improvement in operating condition since these models do not emit carcinogens or carbons. This has resulted in better health for all workers working near forklifts.
Reduced Costs: The less heat and fewer moving parts translate to lower overall operating expenses.
Less Fuel Costs: The electric models provide better costs and more stability when properly taken care of and maintained. The batteries and chargers cost a lot less compared to Liquid Propane models.
Improved Operator Ergonomics: There is much heat and vibration produced by Internal Combustion or IC Engines. Both of these situations could really result in operator exhaustion.