Refuelling of the units is down to a touch over
three minutes when compared with an all-day
timeframe, meaning massive savings in improved
efficiencies.
“We believe that, not only are these the first
hydrogen powered forklifts in Australia or New
Zealand, but also that such practical hydrogen
powered vehicles as these show the way
ahead for a whole new generation of future-focussed
work vehicles, and perhaps ultimately for
passenger vehicles.”
Currently, they are only available for distribution
in the United States and Canada, with a view
to introducing them to the Asia-Pacific region in
future years.
The Hyundai Macquarie Park site was selected
due to the hydrogen refuelling station used for the
carmaker’s local hydrogen vehicle testing with the
event featuring a Hyster 1.8 powered by Nuvera
unit.
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