Hangcha is pushing forward with lithium ion and fuel cellsHC Forklift America Corporation (HCFA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hangcha Group, will discontinue its lead acid-powered product line.
As part of its New Energy initiative, HC Forklift America will focus on promoting its lithium ion- and fuel cell-powered equipment in the materials handling industry.
The initiative will not, however, affect the Chinese manufacturer’s line of IC-powered equipment. “Instead, our line of new energy-powered equipment is meant to provide an alternative to IC-powered equipment for customers looking to go green,” the company says in a statement.
“Although we are discontinuing lead acid-powered equipment, HC Forklift America Corporation is still committed to providing our existing lead acid-powered forklift customers with comprehensive service, aftermarket support, and a 10-year cycle with the parts supply,” it adds.
“We’re going green,” says Frank Russo, vice president of sales and dealer development. “Let’s embrace the change and enjoy the benefits from this new technology. It’s our tomorrow, today.”