At present, it is not only in the automotive world that there are signs of achange to electro mobility. The material handling equipment industry has longbeen a pioneer in this field. For some time now, there has been increasing demand for electric forklifts instead of lC engine-powered trucks. The challenge: to ensure the same high vehicle availability as with trucks powered by internal combustion engines. This is where Li-lON technology comes in to play. lt has proven its worth in everyday use -in smartphones, for example and offers a whole series of advantages over lead-acid batteries in forklifts: Cost-Effectiveness, Availability, Safety, Sustainability.
