Those dropping by the Hyster® stand also had chance to see autonomous charging solutions for selected Hyster electric port equipment from Rocsys.
Zero-emission port equipment
Visitors at the show were able to see a preview of the technologies that Hyster is developing to provide the first zero-emission terminal tractor for use in Europe to Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA). The machine will be powered by Nuvera hydrogen fuel cells.
This zero-emissions solution, seen here at the TOC Europe show, is one of the latest in a series of developments where Hyster is at the forefront of electrifying port equipment.
· The first-ever, real-world pilot of a Hyster hydrogen fuel cell-powered container handler at the Port of Los Angeles is in its test phase
· A Hyster Empty Container Handler powered by hydrogen fuel cells is in development for HHLA in Hamburg, Germany
· A fuel-cell powered ReachStacker will be piloted at the Port of Valencia
· Hyster will provide CARU Containers B.V. with a 100% battery-powered Hyster Empty Container Handler
Robotic electric vehicle charging
AT TOC Europe 2023, Hyster also shared an example of an autonomous charging system from Rocsys. It will deliver its ROC-1 autonomous charging system for use with zero-emission Hyster Terminal Tractors, with the possibility to extend to other Hyster electric trucks. Using the robotic ROC-1 solution, parked machines can be both plugged in and charged automatically, helping to support efficiency and uptime in ports.
Reducing emissions with Hyster
To support a wide range of businesses on their journey towards electrification, Hyster lift trucks can also now utilise HVO 100 (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) as a fuel source to help reduce emissions. This may provide a stop-gap solution that reduces greenhouse gas emissions, meets Tier III, Tier IV, and Stage V emissions regulations, and can be applied to both new Hyster trucks and those already in the field.
Ready for port electrification?
The development of hydrogen and lithium-ion powered equipment is moving ports closer to total electrification, which could help operations to reduce emissions, fuel consumption, and maintenance costs without compromising performance. Contact your dealer today to find out how we can help on your journey to zero-emissions.
