Visitors to the 2019 Greenport Congress from 16th – 19th October received an exclusive update on the Hyster® zero emissions Container Handler projects currently underway.
The
future of zero emission big trucks
On the 17th of October, Big Truck Program Leader for Hyster Europe, Willem Nieuwland, discussed “Alternative
energy sources for mobile plant equipment”. Willem’s presentation included an
update on innovative electrification technology and continued the debate on
fuel cells, charging and power supply in port operations.
The session covered important industry topics and explained why zero emissions is expected to be an important focus point for the future. Willem also discussed how Hyster® big trucks can contribute to a better environment within ports by electrifying equipment.
What’s
the latest in Hyster® electrification?
Two different zero emissions Hyster® lift trucks are currently in development for the Port of Los
Angeles in the US and Port of Valencia in Spain. A battery powered container
handler is being tested to meet the needs of well-structured applications with
lighter duty cycles, alongside a version with a fuel cell range extender, which
is intended for those that require more flexibility or have a heavy duty 24/7 operation.
To follow the latest developments in zero emissions handling and for more information visit www.hyster.com
To find out more about Greenport Congress or to register your place, visit www.greenport.com/congress or see the full conference programme here.