HYPX^® For Material Handling Forklifts

Hydrogenics’ is actively engaged in the development, commercialization, marketing and distribution of HyPX Fuel Cell Power Packs (FCPPs) for the material handling market through material handling OEMs and direct to end-users. Hydrogenics hydrogen-fueled HyPX replaces the batteries and associated recharging infrastructure used with electric forklift trucks. A HyPX consists of all the components necessary to replace a forklift battery pack including a Hydrogenics HyPM Fuel Cell Power Module, hydrogen storage, ultra capacitors, power electronics, controls and thermal management.  Hydrogenics' hydrogen powered HyPX FCPP has been proven through real world deployments at GM of Canada's Car Assembly plant and FedEx's logistics hub at the Pearson International Airport, where fuel cell powered forklifts were used in day to day operations.

Indoor facilities including factories and warehouses, operating on a multi-shift basis gain from the emission free and high performance benefits of fuel cells. The compelling value proposition for hydrogen fuel cell powered forklifts includes:

Increased productivity

• Reduced time spent in battery recharge or swapping
• Peak performance maintained throughout shift with consistent voltage output
• Fast refueling (approximately two minutes)
  

• Reduced injuries due to elimination of battery swapping process
• No harmful emissions and quiet operation

• Eliminate battery and associated equipment maintenance (battery watering)

• Fuel Cell Power Packs seamlessly integrate into existing battery compartment of electric material handling vehicles

• Eliminate the need for multiple battery packs per truck, a battery recharger per truck, battery swapping equipment, battery charging station space, and battery swapping personnel