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What Better Energy Management Delivers
- Less energy per move. Trucks, batteries, and chargers sized to work together use less power for the same output.
- More uptime per shift. The right capacity and charging strategy cut idle time.
- Lower cost over battery life. Weigh upfront price against years of charging, maintenance, and replacement.
- Progress on sustainability goals. Efficient electric fleets use less energy overall.
Power Solutions: Lithium-Ion and Lead Acid Forklift Batteries
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Lithium-ion Batteries
Built for multi-shift work. Lithium-ion batteries accept top-up charges during breaks and need no watering. -
Industrial Lead Acid Batteries
A proven option with a lower upfront cost. Lead acid batteries withstand harsh conditions across a wide range of applications. -
Advanced Lead Acid Batteries
Thin plate pure lead batteries charge faster, last longer, and run more efficiently than traditional lead acid.
ONE SHIFT One shift, overnight charging: lead acid keeps upfront cost low. MULTIPLE SHIFTS Multiple shifts or frequent top-ups: lithium-ion avoids battery swaps. HEAVY DEMAND Heavy demand, faster charging: TPPL adds speed and life without moving to lithium.
Which Power Source Fits Your Shifts?
Lead Acid
Lithium-Ion
TPPL
Forklift Battery Chargers and Charging Technology
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Battery Chargers
We supply conventional chargers, dedicated fast and opportunity charging systems, and CEC-certified universal chargers that charge both lead acid and lithium-ion batteries. Charger choice follows your battery, budget, and environment. -
Automated and Wire-Free Charging
Conventional charging means cables, connectors, and contactors to buy and replace. Automated and wireless options remove them and can charge while the truck works, recovering lost productivity.
Motive Power Division: Battery Service at Your Site
Motive Power Division: Battery Service at Your Site
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Our mobile battery technicians work inside your facility or directly outside it. They diagnose and resolve battery issues on site, saving floor space and handling time while supporting performance and battery life.
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Power Study Program We collect data on how your lift trucks use energy, then size power sources to match. The study also covers charger recommendations, charger installation, and truck parking layout, so decisions rest on your usage rather than assumptions.
Do More Work With Every Charge
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Regenerative Technology
Regenerative braking and lowering recapture kinetic energy as electricity that recharges the battery, giving you more work cycles per charge. -
ACR System
ACR control delivers faster lift, quick acceleration, and smoother direction changes, so operators move more pallets per battery change.
Forklift Battery Management and Connected Technologies
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See our fleet management technology.
Telematics in the iWAREHOUSE system gather energy data so you can tune efficiency, productivity, and return. -
iBATTERY
Monitors lead acid batteries, stand-alone over Wi-Fi or inside iWAREHOUSE, with statistics that support efficiency, battery life, uptime, and cost control. -
Power Source Integrated (PSI)
A power-source-agnostic interface that reports 12 performance metrics from lithium and hydrogen fuel cell systems through the iWAREHOUSE GATEWAY. -
Energy Asset Manager
Cloud-based access to power system data from anywhere in your facility, so you manage energy proactively and reduce downtime.
Comparing electric and internal combustion fleets? Explore the differences to help determine which power source fits your operation.
Budgeting for your next forklift? Learn what to consider beyond the purchase price, including operating and maintenance costs.
Plan Your Power Choice With Our Guides
Electric vs. IC Forklifts
Forklift Total Cost of Ownership
Get answers about forklift batteries, lithium-ion and lead acid technology, power studies, charging equipment, and battery maintenance services.
Match the chemistry to your shift pattern and charging window. Lithium-ion suits multi-shift fleets that top up during breaks, while lead acid costs less upfront and fits single-shift fleets that charge overnight. A power study confirms the fit with your actual usage data.
A forklift power study measures how much energy your lift trucks actually use. We gather consumption data, then recommend right-sized power sources, matching chargers, and charger and parking layouts.
Yes, lithium-ion batteries need a charger built for lithium chemistry. CEC-certified universal chargers handle both lead acid and lithium-ion, which simplifies mixed fleets and phased switches.
Yes. Our Motive Power Division sends mobile technicians to your facility or directly outside it. They diagnose and resolve battery issues on site.
Frequently Asked Questions About Forklift Energy Solutions
How Do I Choose Between Lithium-Ion and Lead Acid Forklift Batteries?
What Is a Forklift Power Study?
Do Lithium-Ion Batteries Need a Different Charger?
Can Forklift Batteries Be Serviced at My Facility?
Interested In Learning More? Let's Talk!
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Every Shift On The Wrong Power Source Costs You
Idle trucks, extra battery handling, and charging labor add up every shift. We start with a detailed review of your operation, the same lean management approach behind every engagement, so recommendations fit your goals.
Contact us to talk through your power options or call 800-926-2546.
