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Fuel cell battery

I would like to know about fuel cell battery for Battery Forklift and cost of the Fuel cell battery and Hydrogrn refueling system.

can you refuel by using hydrogen filled tanks or you need a hydrogen generator ?

what are the savings when it comes to fuel cell technology as you have to invest in infrastructure for this type of operation ?

any experience this regard will be highly appreciated.
  • Posted 17 Sep 2011 15:49
  • By nuwan_s
  • joined 1 Dec'10 - 17 messages
  • Colombo, Sri Lanka
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I know Toyota are working on a hydrogen fuel cell counter balance forklift, be a while yet before you can actually purchase one.

Toyota have already made a hybrid counter balance, not seen one in the metal yet & doubt I ever will.
  • Posted 22 Oct 2011 20:02
  • By Forkingabout
  • joined 31 Mar'11 - 862 messages
  • england, United Kingdom
Hydrogen fuel cells are the future. They are however expensive. They would only be cost effective in a warehouse with 30 plus machines if you ask me. They require a extensively safe refueling station and a large hydrogen reservoir which has to be professionally installed.
Advantages of the hydrogen are as follows:
Full voltage all the time. No sluggish performance due to dropping voltage.
2 minute refueling
No battery storage space and charger requirements.

I recommend them however pricing the fuel and provisions is impossible due to your location. I recommend Plug Power for any further info.
  • Posted 21 Oct 2011 12:32
  • By cheek
  • joined 6 Nov'09 - 25 messages
  • Alberta, Canada

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