In this July through September roundup, we pull together the latest global coverage for the materials handling battery market, including latest battery manufacturer news, new electric equipment launches, and other relevant market developments.

In July

Flux Power’s heavy duty battery pack for Class 1 three-wheeled counterbalance forklifts receives approval by a major original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in the materials handling industry.

Several Roypow lithium-ion forklift batteries that comply with the Battery Council International (BCI) battery standards receive UL2580 certification.

Plug Power completes its 13th hydrogen refuelling stations in Europe, supporting the conversion of lead acid battery-powered materials handling equipment to hydrogen fuel cell-powered.

Vedanta Aluminium expands India’s largest fleet of electric lithium-ion forklifts with an additional 22 machines.

The Port of Los Angeles deploys the United States’ first battery powered electric cargo top handlers, working towards its goal of becoming a zero-emission (ZE) port.

Brazil’s first electric reach stackers will be installed at APM Terminals Suape, which will be the first 100% electric terminal in Latin America.

BSL Battery Industrial announces the closing of its first round of funding at USD21 million to expand its cloud platform for artificial intelligence (AI) based energy management for batteries.

Linde Material Handling has launched two new electric pallet trucks to the North American market, the Linde MT15B and the MT22.

The state of California will phase out large spark-ignited (LSI) forklifts as it pursues a target of carbon neutrality by 2045.

In the US, Hyster unveils its new E80XNL cushion tyre electric forklift with integrated lithium-ion power. The largest battery can be fully charged in as little as 1 hour and 45 minutes.

In August

Godrej & Boyce launches a new lithium-ion battery-powered forklift featuring a new battery management system, described as a “first of its kind” offering by an Indian manufacturer.

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority (SVGPA) orders a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 new Generation-6 electric mobile harbour crane. 

Yale Lift Truck Technologies releases its UX series of counterbalance forklifts with new lithium-ion power options, which come with a five-year or 7,500-hour warranty on the lithium-ion batteries.

Among the latest equipment and technologies on display at the recent CeMAT Australia was an array of electric equipment, smart attachments and battery products.

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks launches its new FB60-120N(H) electric counterbalance forklift series, billed as “an ideal alternative to IC engine trucks”.

Following tender process, the Irish Defence Forces will put a Konecranes E-VER electric forklift to work at its primary Logistics Hub in County Kildare. 

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling launches a new line of indoor-outdoor lithium-ion powered forklifts in the UK.

In September 

In a special feature report Forkliftaction looks at the latest developments in battery life cycle management.

Raymond Corporation and Toyota Material Handling open the Energy Solutions Manufacturing Center of Excellence in New York to manufacture battery technology for their products.

EP North America offers two new lithium-ion powered forklifts to the North American market including an IPX4 rated forklift that utilises an integrated EP Energy 80V lithium-ion battery.

The Hutchison Ports-owned and operated Barcelona Europe South Terminal (BEST) takes delivery of a SANY 100% electric reachstacker.

Finnish steel producer Outokumpu has signed a deal for four electric forklifts from Kalmar for its integrated stainless steel plant in Tornio.

Hyster’s world-first, hydrogen-powered reachstacker prototype arrives disassembled at Spain’s Port of Valencia. It features independent traction and hydraulics with different electric motors.

The Western Propane Gas Association files a lawsuit against the California Air Resources Board’s Zero-Emission Forklift Regulation, which requires that large spark-ignited (LSI) forklifts begin to be phased out from 2026.

Clark Material Handling Company extends its range of electric pallet trucks with four new pedestrian-operated models.

Hiab showcases the latest addition to its electric vehicle compatible Hiab EX Hipro loader crane range at the Nordic transport event, Elmia Lastbil exhibition.

Watch this space... we'll continue to update you with our September battery market coverage as it happens.

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