Forklifts and other utility vehicles

They keep a low-profile, but they are working away everywhere: from forklifts to luggage towing tractors at the airport, many different kinds of utility vehicles are in operation every day. Depending on the particular area of operation, batteries and fuel cells could complement each other in these applications. Fuel cells ensure long operational time; batteries are connected for peak loads like for example, heavy lifting operations - in principle like a hybrid car, only fully emission-free.

The development of such fuel cell hybrid systems for utility vehicles is funded in the “Special markets” programme area through the National Innovation Programme for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NIP).