Lots of companies nowadays 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 as well as their suppliers are considering cleaner burning energy sources and alternative fuel ideas.
Technology is currently able to help manufacturers build units which when compare to their IC or internal combustion counterparts use 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 prompted to invest more into the research and development of these emerging machinery.
About 60 percent of today's forklift market is represented by electric models. This is up from around 45% about 20 years ago. Increasingly more corporations and businesses are enjoying less operating expenses by choosing electric. For example, the cost efficiency alone when it comes to the costs of maintenance and fuel save businesses thousands of dollars. The electric units provide a longer life to the fleet, compared to IC units and the less emissions within the facility allow people working inside a much better air quality.
Less Emissions: By not emitting any carbons or carcinogens, there is a better overall improved operating condition, resulting in better health for your workers.
Reduced Expenses: Less operating costs have resulted from fewer moving parts and the reduction in heat being produced.
Reduced Fuel Costs: The electric units provide better costs and more stability when correctly maintained and taken care of. The chargers and batteries cost a lot less compared to Liquid Propane models.
Improved Operator Ergonomics: There is much vibration and heat produced by Internal Combustion or IC Engines. Both of these situations can really lead to operator fatigue.