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Companies who use forklifts indoors need to be prepared for the change to electric units, it just a matter of time before it happens.
Electric trucks have come a long way in the last few years, AC power has made it more practical and cost effective.
Maintenance intervals are longer and less parts to deal with and the new battery technology that is evolving is making it more practical to change.
The initial costs of the change and battery handling issues scare some folks away from it, But savings in the long run will eventually be noticed.
  • Posted 2 May 2008 11:50
  • Modified 2 May 2008 11:54 by poster
  • By roadrat
  • joined 24 Jan'08 - 186 messages
  • North Carolina, United States
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