The future is electric. Just recently, California announced that it will ban the sale of gas-fueled cars by 2035. As gas-powered cars go out of style, so will diesel-powered machinery. In fact, the California Air Resources Board is currently developing a measure that could require forklift owners to replace their propane and gasoline forklifts with a battery-electric or fuel-cell version. Let's dive into the cost benefits of electrification, and how we can help.

A new reach truck was added this year to Hyster’s impressive lineup of lift trucks for high density warehouse operations. The Hyster N30-45ZR/ZDR narrow aisle forklift is available in 3,000- to 4,500-pound load capacities and single or double reach capabilities. This latest model is ideal for high throughput warehouses that require improved efficiency and faster cycle times.

In June 2019, the Woodland, California Papé Material Handling location successfully sold and installed the first production-built Kalmar Ottawa electric spotting tractor on the west coast to Ozark Trucking.

Introducing the Hyster® Power Match program with a dedicated Power Match team to help customers determine the best power solution based on their application and specific needs. These solutions are field tested to navigate the complexities of today’s power needs and implement a range of power sources from a variety of brands.

Hyster & Yale recently announced an update to both the Hyster® Operator Sensing System (OSS) and Yale® Smart Operator Sensing System (OSS) for the E30-40HSD3 and ESC030-040AD truck models respectively. Here’s what’s stayed the same, what’s new and why this update will continue to help increase operator confidence and consistency.