Triple alliance
German company unveils triple hybrid power system designed for forklifts, but with a wide variety of heavy-duty applications. Siobhan Wagner reports
A triple Hybrid power system, combining a fuel cell, battery and supercapacitors has been developed by a German fuel cell system producer.
of Munich claims that its MH30 technology is made possible by an energy management system that controls the power distribution between the fuel cell, supercapacitors and battery.
The company unveiled the system on a forklift truck — claimed by the company to be the world's first to use it.
According to chief executive Felix Heidelberg, MH30 offers more than 50 per cent energy savings compared to diesel forklifts.
He explained that the energy management system ensures that all components are used in their 'optimal' operation range. The system draws on the strengths of the individual energy sources depending on the situation.
When a vehicle, such as a forklift, brakes, energy is recovered and stored in the supercapacitors and batteries. The fuel cells provide peak power during operations such as acceleration and lifting heavy loads.
Register now to continue reading
Thanks for visiting The Engineer. You’ve now reached your monthly limit of news stories. Register for free to unlock unlimited access to all of our news coverage, as well as premium content including opinion, in-depth features and special reports.
Benefits of registering
-
In-depth insights and coverage of key emerging trends
-
Unrestricted access to special reports throughout the year
-
Daily technology news delivered straight to your inbox
UK Automotive Feeling The Pinch Of Skills Shortage
Not so much attracting skills to the UK but generating skills within the UK is what is needed! That statement suggest they are in effect wanting to...