Mitsubishi Forklift Europe BV is exhibiting what it says is the world's first lithium-ion battery/diesel engine forklift at Bauma.

Mitsubishi exhibits hybrid forklift technology at Bauma
Almere, The Netherlands
Mitsubishi Forklift Europe BV is exhibiting what it says is the world's first lithium-ion battery/diesel engine forklift, developed by its parent Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, at the Bauma exhibition in Munich this week.
Mitsubishi says it has cut engine displacement by one-third and significantly reduced carbon dioxide emissions with the forklift's "unique powertrain design, high-capacity battery, low-emission engine, two induction motors and inverter".
The hybrid forklift is in production in Japan and will be released for the European market in 2011. The company says it will focus specifically on meeting European customer needs when the forklift is introduced in Europe.

Still introduces new warehouse family
Hamburg, Germany
Still is launching a new modular family of warehouse trucks for loads weighing up to 2,000kg (4,409lbs).
The EXU-SF low-lift truck, which is available with fork lengths up to 2.39 metres (7.84 feet), can pick up three pallets crosswise at a time.
The EXD and EXD-SF double-decker trucks are specifically developed for the mixed short- and medium-distance transport of goods in the distribution zone of warehouses. With a frame width of 0.72 metres (2.36 feet), Still says they can enter into any block storage aisle.

Maxtruck 2T on show in Gothenburg
Bjurholm, Sweden
Maxtruck AB is presenting its innovative Maxtruck2T forklift at the Logistik and Transport fair in Gothenburg, Sweden, on 4-6 May.
Conny Lindström says the company will be on hand to inform show visitors on how they can save money by using the multi-functional forklift.
Maxtruck 2T is a unique forklift that functions as a 2 ton counterbalance truck and can perform the tasks of other specialised trucks (Forkliftaction.com News #437).

Chinese RFID expo in July
Shenzhen, China
The Shenzhen International RFID & Internet of Things Expo (IOTE) in July claims to be the first exhibition of its kind in Asia.
First held in 2008, the event touted to be a showcase and trading platform for the RFID and internet technology industries, will be held at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Centre on 1-3 July.
Visit www.rfidexpo.com.cn/eng for more information.