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Kion opens battery factory to drive its forklift brands
German facility shows firm’s bet on lithium ion technology in push for energy efficiency.
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Batteries/Chargers/Motors/Fuel
Podcasts
The Logistics Matters podcast: Ron Dutt of Flux Power on lithium-ion battery technology | Season 1 Episode 26
Ron Dutt, CEO of Flux Power discusses the growing use of lithium-ion batteries as a power source for industrial trucks; how Amazon's delayed Prime Day may affect shippers; moving toward sustainable supply chains.
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Batteries and Charging Systems
The heat is on—for cold storage equipment
Forklift batteries that promote peak performance in refrigerator and freezer environments are in demand as e-commerce intensifies the need for cold storage warehousing.
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APPLICATIONS
Li-ion technology “jacks up” productivity for dairy supplier
Battery charging problems were causing downtime and delays in Hollandia Dairy’s loading operations. A switch to lithium-ion packs brought an end to that.
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INBOUND
Assault on battery: EnerSys subjects NexSys PURE battery to series of “extreme endurance” tests
New video looks at how battery performs after being immersed in dry ice, shoved over a cliff, and shot with .50-caliber bullets.
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Modex 2020: EnerSys highlights next-generation battery technology
Manufacturer embraces evolving battery landscape, features virtually maintenance-free TPPL and lithium-ion solutions at MODEX 2020.
applications
Switch to li-ion technology bears fruit for grower
Apple, cherry, and grape grower Allan Brothers saves big on maintenance and expansion costs by equipping its 30 lift trucks with lithium-ion batteries from OneCharge.
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