Charging ahead

摘要

What do the potential huge future changes to lift-truck motive power mean for the humble lead-acid battery? And will hydraulic pumps and motors become a part of folklore? A gradual evolution, with exciting advances in hybrid technology. This is how Richard Sadler summarises the next 30 years of development for electric power in industrial vehicles. Sadler is well qualified to make these predictions. He has spent the last 30 years working in the industry, and is currently serving as executive vice president for sales and marketing at Curtis Instruments.