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"Toyota has been a leader in hybrid development for years with the very popular Prius vehicle," says Brett Wood, president of TMHU. "We are excited to see hybrid technology entering the mainstream of material handling. This is a huge step forward for our industry."
Powered by efficient Toyota hybrid technology, truck's drive motor runs on electric energy from the engine-powered generator and battery. Load handling functions are powered by a Parallel Hybrid System with a hydraulic pump that receives mechanical energy from the diesel engine and generator, and electric energy from the battery.
The nickel hydride battery is recharged by the engine's operation and does not require plug-in recharging, making it an ideal solution for multi-shift operations. The truck's power efficiency is further boosted by the integrated use of regenerated energy recovered when the accelerator is released and during switch back operation.
Developed and manufactured in Japan, the GENEO-HYBRID lift truck will be launched to the Japanese market first. The timeline for launching Toyota hybrid lift trucks in the U.S. is not yet decided.
Since the Prius was launched in 1997, more than 1.7 million Toyota hybrids have been sold worldwide. In line with its environmental commitment and philosophy of continuous improvement (kaizen), Toyota is exploring a range of technologies using existing fuels as well as alternative energy sources to meet evolving industry needs.
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Toyota Material Handling, continued ...
"Toyota has been a leader in hybrid development for years with the very popular Prius vehicle," says Brett Wood, president of TMHU. "We are excited to see hybrid technology entering the mainstream of material handling. This is a huge step forward for our industry."Powered by efficient Toyota hybrid technology, truck's drive motor runs on electric energy from the engine-powered generator and battery. Load handling functions are powered by a Parallel Hybrid System with a hydraulic pump that receives mechanical energy from the diesel engine and generator, and electric energy from the battery.
The nickel hydride battery is recharged by the engine's operation and does not require plug-in recharging, making it an ideal solution for multi-shift operations. The truck's power efficiency is further boosted by the integrated use of regenerated energy recovered when the accelerator is released and during switch back operation.
Developed and manufactured in Japan, the GENEO-HYBRID lift truck will be launched to the Japanese market first. The timeline for launching Toyota hybrid lift trucks in the U.S. is not yet decided.
Since the Prius was launched in 1997, more than 1.7 million Toyota hybrids have been sold worldwide. In line with its environmental commitment and philosophy of continuous improvement (kaizen), Toyota is exploring a range of technologies using existing fuels as well as alternative energy sources to meet evolving industry needs.
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