Inside the News - Edition #1239

Angie Kay -
Inside the News
- 17 Jul 2025 ( #1239 )
1 min read
Michelin was among the first to trial hydrogen forklifts
Michelin was among the first to trial hydrogen forklifts

As part of Forkliftaction’s 25th anniversary celebrations, we have dug into the archive and, over the next year, will be highlighting a carefully curated selection of historical stories we have published over this time.

In the news 18 years ago, we reported on Michelin taking delivery of two hydrogen-powered forklifts as part of a six-week evaluation process at sites in South Carolina. The forklifts were equipped with HyPX Fuel Cell Power Packs manufactured by Hydrogenics of Toronto, Canada.

Michelin’s present global head of hydrogen activities, Yves Faurisson, says the company has been investing in hydrogen for the last two decades.

“Hydrogen is one of the keys to achieve our objectives for reducing CO2 emissions and air pollution and to enable the energy transition to non-fossil resources,” he states.

In other news, CeMAT Australia will be held in Sydney next week. I am looking forward to meeting many of you there.

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VETTER Forks, Inc.
The world's most comprehensive product range as well as the most intelligent sensor fork for more safety and efficiency.
Editorial calendar - planned features
CONSTRUCTION FORKLIFTS
HANDLING GOODS IN THE COLD
LOADING/UNLOADING FREIGHT
BROWNFIELD AUTOMATION
FORKLIFT ATTACHMENTS
BATTERY AFFORDABILITY AND LIFETIME
FORKLIFT SAFETY