Crown Equipment Corp., New Bremen, Ohio, introduced the V-ForceÒ Lithium-Ion Energy Storage System (ESS) for forklift users considering alternative energy sources.

In order to run your cold storage facilities and forklift equipment successfully in these types of cool temperature environments, choosing the right battery and implementing the right forklift maintenance strategies are vital.

Crown Equipment Corp., New Bremen, Ohio, opened a new sales and service location in Reno, Nev.

Only 20% of enterprises have visibility into the performance of mobile solutions used by their mobile workforce, uncovering a lack of battery management among enterprises, according to a study conducted by VDC Research, Natick, Mass.

EnerSys, Reading, Pa., expanded its NexSys battery line to feature proprietary Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology.

Johnson Controls, Milwaukee, Wis., finalized an agreement with Aqua Metals, Alameda, Calif., covering North America, China and Europe for a cutting-edge electrochemical battery recycling technology.

One of the reasons FreezPak chose Plug Power’s GenDrive fuel cells was their ability to provide a drop-in battery replacement for lead-acid batteries in all generations of FreezPak’s OEM lift vehicles.

The Raymond Corp., Greene, N.Y., and Brammo, Inc., Talent, Ore., announced a strategic technology alliance for developing robust lithium-ion alternative energy solutions.

Hyster-Yale, Greenville, N.C., introduced the Hyster Battery Tracker with Powered by PosiCharge technology, a new battery management solution that monitors battery health and usage to help ensure proper maintenance and warranty compliance tracking.

Due to new technologies, employers today are looking for highly skilled workers educated in science and trained in technology, who can operate advanced electronic equipment, give engineers proper feedback on process changes and assist with process improvements.