Many corporations these days are trying to and be environmentally responsible. They desire cleaner products to use in their places of business. In order to meet all these expectations, forklift companies and their suppliers are considering cleaner burning energy sources and other fuel ideas.
Amongst the main surprises is that technology is enabling manufactures to build models that use less energy overall, cost less to operate, reduce carbon footprints and provide as much power as compared to their internal combustion or IC counterparts. These new designs are creating an obvious shift within the forklift market. Numerous manufacturers have since been prompted to invest more into the research and development of these emerging equipment.
Around 60 percent of today's forklift market is represented by electric models. This is up from around 45% roughly 20 years ago. Increasingly more businesses and companies are enjoying lower operating expenses by choosing electric. For example, the cost efficiency alone when it comes to the costs of maintenance and fuel save companies thousands of dollars. The electric units in comparison to internal combustion models, offer a longer life to the fleet and the less emissions within the facility allow those working indoors a much better air quality.
Reduced Emissions: By not emitting any carbons or carcinogens, there is a better overall improved operating condition, resulting in better health for your employees.
Less Expenses: Less operating expenses have resulted from less moving components and the reduction in heat being produced.
Reduced Fuel Costs: When properly maintained and taken care of, batteries and chargers cost considerably less compared to Liquid Propane units and the electric models provide more stability and better costs.
Improved Operator Ergonomics: There is much heat and vibration produced by IC or internal combustion Engines. Both of these situations can really result in operator exhaustion.