USA, Chicago
Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) will display a prototype
of what’s claimed to be the industry’s first fuel cell lift truck at
ProMat 2007. The prototype, called the Toyota FCHV-F, was developed by
Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) in cooperation with Toyota Motor
Corporation (TMC).
"Toyota’s commitment to the environment is widely illustrated
through its vast motor vehicle and truck applications," said Shankar
Basu, president and CEO of TMHU. “However, this is the first example of
a fuel cell lift truck that is designed to significantly reduce
emissions.”
Using hydrogen as its main power source, the Toyota FCHV-F produces
electricity without combustion and generates zero carbon dioxide
emissions. Overall operating costs are reduced due to less fuel
consumption and lower maintenance.
TMHU says maintenance is significantly lower than electric lift trucks,
whose batteries must be periodically charged, refilled with water and
replaced.
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