Wegman’s Uses Green Fuel Cell Powered Pallet Trucks

fuel cell powered forklift

" … Wegmans, a supermarket chain … launched a fleet of 50 hydrogen fuel cell-powered pallet trucks using Air Products’ (NYSE: APD) … technology at its Pottsville, Pa. warehouse … the first commercial site in Pennsylvania … using hydrogen-powered material handling equipment."

" … environmental benefits … Because hydrogen is the fuel source, heat and water are the only byproducts.  …"

" …systems can be quickly refueled in less than five minutes, … Wegmans hopes to convert its entire lift truck fleet at the Pottsville facility to hydrogen fuel cells over the next few years. …"

"… fuel cell-powered equipment provides consistent power strength during use and does not experience decreased performance or wear down as traditional lead-acid battery units do … fuel cell forklifts are not adversely impacted by temperature or by operating in coolers and freezers, … fuel cell equipment is more environmentally friendly because it does not involve lead-acid battery storage and disposal issues."

Via:  Air Products and Chemicals  LINK