These days a lot of corporations are trying to be as environmentally responsible as possible. There are demanding cleaner products to utilize in their place of business. To be able to meet these expectations, lift truck companies and their suppliers are considering other fuel ideas and cleaner burning energy sources.
Technology is now able to help manufacturers make units that when compare to their IC or internal combustion counterparts utilize less overall energy, reduce carbon footprints and cost less to operate. These new designs are creating an obvious shift within the forklift market. Many manufacturers have since been encouraged to invest more into the research and development of these emerging machines.
Approximately 60 percent of today's lift truck market is represented by electric units. This is up from approximately 45% around 20 years ago. Increasingly more businesses and companies are enjoying less operating expenses by choosing electric. For instance, the cost efficiency alone when it comes to the costs of maintenance and fuel save businesses thousands of dollars. The electric units offer a longer life to the fleet, in comparison to IC units and the less emissions within the facility allow people working indoors a much better air quality.
Less Emissions: There is a better overall improvement in operating condition as these units do not emit carbons and carcinogens. This has resulted in better health for all workers working near forklifts.
Reduced Costs: The less heat and fewer moving parts translate to less overall operating expenses.
Reduced Fuel Costs: When properly maintained and taken care of, chargers and batteries cost considerably less compared to Liquid Propane models and the electric units provide better costs and more stability.
Improved Operator Ergonomics: Internal Combustion or IC engines not just produce emissions but also give off much vibration and heat. Both of these situations could really result in operator exhaustion.