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A '''fuel cell forklift''' (also called a '''fuel cell lift truck''' or a '''fuel cell forklift''') is a [[fuel cell]] powered industrial [[forklift truck]] used to lift and [[transport]] materials. |
A '''fuel cell forklift''' (also called a '''fuel cell lift truck''' or a '''fuel cell forklift''') is a [[fuel cell]] powered industrial [[forklift truck]] used to lift and [[transport]] materials. |
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==History== |
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* 1960 - [[Allis-Chalmers]] builds the first fuel cell [[forklift]]<ref>http://www.hydrogenassociation.org/general/fleet_Module7.pdf 1960 -Fleet module Pag.3]</ref> |
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==Market== |
==Market== |
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In 2013 there where over 4,000 fuel cell forklifts in the USA.<ref>[http://www.fuelcells.org/pdfs/FuelCellForkliftsGainGround.pdf Fuel Cell Forklifts Gain Ground]</ref> Fuel cell fleets are currently being operated by a large number of companies, including Sysco Foods, FedEx Freight, GENCO (at Wegmans, Coca-Cola, Kimberly Clark, and Whole Foods), and H-E-B Grocers.<ref>[http://fchea.org/core/import/PDFs/Materials%20Handling%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf "Fact Sheet: Materials Handling and Fuel Cells"]</ref>. France <ref>[http://www.fuelcelltoday.com/news-events/news-archive/2013/may/first-hydrogen-station-for-fuel-cell-forklift-trucks-in-france,-for-ikea First hydrogen station for fuel cell forklift trucks in France, for IKEA]</ref> Pike Research stated in 2011 that fuel-cell-powered forklifts will be the largest driver of hydrogen fuel demand by 2020.<ref>[http://www.environmentalleader.com/2011/07/20/hydrogen-fueling-stations-could-reach-5200-by-2020/ "Hydrogen Fueling Stations Could Reach 5,200 by 2020"]. Environmental Leader: Environmental & Energy Management News,20 July 2011, accessed 2 August 2011</ref> |
In 2013 there where over 4,000 fuel cell forklifts in the USA.<ref>[http://www.fuelcells.org/pdfs/FuelCellForkliftsGainGround.pdf Fuel Cell Forklifts Gain Ground]</ref> Fuel cell fleets are currently being operated by a large number of companies, including Sysco Foods, FedEx Freight, GENCO (at Wegmans, Coca-Cola, Kimberly Clark, and Whole Foods), and H-E-B Grocers.<ref>[http://fchea.org/core/import/PDFs/Materials%20Handling%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf "Fact Sheet: Materials Handling and Fuel Cells"]</ref>. France <ref>[http://www.fuelcelltoday.com/news-events/news-archive/2013/may/first-hydrogen-station-for-fuel-cell-forklift-trucks-in-france,-for-ikea First hydrogen station for fuel cell forklift trucks in France, for IKEA]</ref> [[Austria]] Pike Research stated in 2011 that fuel-cell-powered forklifts will be the largest driver of hydrogen fuel demand by 2020.<ref>[http://www.environmentalleader.com/2011/07/20/hydrogen-fueling-stations-could-reach-5200-by-2020/ "Hydrogen Fueling Stations Could Reach 5,200 by 2020"]. Environmental Leader: Environmental & Energy Management News,20 July 2011, accessed 2 August 2011</ref> |
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==Uses== |
==Uses== |
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Revision as of 06:37, 24 November 2013
A fuel cell forklift (also called a fuel cell lift truck or a fuel cell forklift) is a fuel cell powered industrial forklift truck used to lift and transport materials.
History
- 1960 - Allis-Chalmers builds the first fuel cell forklift[1]
Market
In 2013 there where over 4,000 fuel cell forklifts in the USA.[2] Fuel cell fleets are currently being operated by a large number of companies, including Sysco Foods, FedEx Freight, GENCO (at Wegmans, Coca-Cola, Kimberly Clark, and Whole Foods), and H-E-B Grocers.[3]. France [4] Austria Pike Research stated in 2011 that fuel-cell-powered forklifts will be the largest driver of hydrogen fuel demand by 2020.[5]
Uses
Fuel-cell-powered forklifts provide significant benefits over both petroleum and battery powered forklifts as they produce no local emissions, can work for a full 8-hour shift on a single tank of hydrogen, can be refueled in 3 minutes and have a lifetime of 8–10 years. Fuel-cell-powered forklifts are often used in refrigerated warehouses as their performance is not degraded by lower temperatures. Many companies do not use petroleum powered forklifts, as these vehicles work indoors where emissions must be controlled and instead are turning towards electric forklifts.[6] Most fuel cells used for material handling purposes are powered by PEM fuel cells, although some direct methanol fuel forklifts are coming onto the market.
References
- ^ http://www.hydrogenassociation.org/general/fleet_Module7.pdf 1960 -Fleet module Pag.3]
- ^ Fuel Cell Forklifts Gain Ground
- ^ "Fact Sheet: Materials Handling and Fuel Cells"
- ^ First hydrogen station for fuel cell forklift trucks in France, for IKEA
- ^ "Hydrogen Fueling Stations Could Reach 5,200 by 2020". Environmental Leader: Environmental & Energy Management News,20 July 2011, accessed 2 August 2011
- ^ Full Fuel-Cycle Comparison of Forklift Propulsion Systems