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Written by CEIL Staff
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Monday, 20 June 2011 03:58 |
 Fuel cell-powered forklifts are proving to be a technology that can enhance today's materials handling operations. More than 2,000 fuel cell forklifts are being installed and operated at warehouses across the United States by familiar companies such as Coca-Cola, FedEx, Wal-Mart, Nissan, BMW, Wegmans, Whole Foods, Nestlé Waters, Bridgestone-Firestone and Kimberly-Clark. Similarly, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is exploring its ability to capitalize on the benefits of fuel cell forklifts in its warehouse operations.
To assist this fast growing market, the Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $9.7 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding to support the deployment of more than 500 fuel cell forklifts at a number of commercial sites, which also includes an industry cost share of about $11.84 million. These investments have paid off – several companies have placed follow-on orders to purchase dozens of additional fuel cell units. Fuel cells are proving to be a reliable and economical alternative to battery power in forklift applications.
Read the entire case study of Defense Logistics Agency's use of fuel cell forklifts by clicking here (PDF). |
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Fuel cell-powered forklifts are proving to be a technology that can enhance today's materials handling operations. More than 2,000 fuel cell forklifts are being installed and operated at warehouses across the United States by familiar companies such as Coca-Cola, FedEx, Wal-Mart, Nissan, BMW, Wegmans, Whole Foods, Nestlé Waters, Bridgestone-Firestone and Kimberly-Clark. Similarly, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is exploring its ability to capitalize on the benefits of fuel cell forklifts in its warehouse operations.
