Source: Plug Power, Inc.Fleets of forklifts, pallet jacks and other material handling trucks hit shop floors with an economical and viable power source that helps operators maximize uptime and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Plug Power’s GenDrive fuel cells are a drop-in replacement for lead-acid batteries in class-1, class-2 and class-3 material handling trucks. Refuelling is quick and easy. Operators evade downtime as it takes just two minutes to refuel versus up to 15 minutes per shift for standard electric forklifts.

High-volume manufacturing, warehousing and distribution operations also receive additional benefits by switching from lead-acid batteries to Plug Power’s GenDrive fuel cells. Battery powered industrial trucks suffer from performance degradation due to both colder climates and voltage droop when operating on a low charge. Hydrogen-powered fuel cells operate at maximum performance throughout the work shift even when fuel is running low or when temperatures are as low as -22°F.

Increased productivity, limited downtown, lower operating costs and zero emissions outline the strategic benefits when switching to a fuel cell powered fleet and with 80 different drop-in power replacements available, Plug Power has the alternative power solutions needed to drive industrial mobility.