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DAVE160
yorkshire, United Kingdom

Just seen the new Toyota hybrid fork lift . Toyota claim this is a first but have not Still been making these for years
looks good though fork lift design is coming into the 21st century.

Posted 5 Oct 2009 02:47 AM

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AndyPandy
Staffordshire, WM, United Kingdom

Its all about definitions. Still have been making machines that use an engine to generate electricity to work the machine. A Hybrid should use both power sources to power the machine separately at the most economical times and together for maximum output.
I don't think there is a place in the market for Hybrid forklifts, the only reason Hybrid cars have a place in the market is because of the tax breaks governments have put in place to encourage so called greener motor vehicles. I can't see there being any such incentives for lift trucks seeing as there is already a proven range of electric powered machines for most applications.
Hey but who am i to argue with Toyota.

Posted 5 Oct 2009 05:46 AM

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DAVE160
yorkshire, United Kingdom

Toyota just might be playing the market with hybrid people are looking for green alternatives so why not give
them one . Some time electric trucks don't work good outside

Posted 5 Oct 2009 05:42 PM

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JDBurton
Virginia, United States

sounds like a way to test new systems for automotive use to me...also showing how durable their systems are for marketing to automotive industry.

Posted 8 Oct 2009 11:52 PM

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