· August 24, 2013
Offered as a drop-in replacement for lead-acid batteries powering 6-ton capacity, four-wheel, class-one counterbalanced forklift trucks, the new GenDrive 1900 fuel cell by Plug Power allows conversion to emission-lowering hydrogen power.
The cell can be outfitted with an optional second hydrogen tank to double capacity. With both tanks installed, the cell stores up to 3.4 kilograms of hydrogen with an energy capacity of 50 kilowatt-hours.
The unit is capable of a constant power output of 14 kilowatts to deliver more than eight hours of runtime for the average forklift. To maximize productivity, the fuel cell can be refilled in two minutes.