EP Lithium batteries Sept 2024

EP North America debuts new Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Forklifts 

With innovation and ease of use in mind, these forklifts can upgrade operations for success

EP North America, a fast-growing, lithium-ion-focused material handling equipment provider offering innovative and competitive options to the market, today debuted two new forklifts. The CPD45F8/50F8 and EFLA251 help warehouse and DC managers provide robust lithium-ion solutions to upgrade any diesel and LPG warehouse vehicle fleet. They are available today via EP North America’s dealer network.

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Jason Bratton

“EP North America continues to expand its portfolio to solve a wider range of material handling applications, leveraging our unparalleled strength in lithium-powered solutions,” said Jason Bratton, general manager of EP North America. “Whether leading occasional or multi-shift operations, these lithium-ion powered solutions provide exceptional value, quality, and dependability that we believe our dealer network and their customers have been looking for.”

The CPD45F8/50F8 is an IPX4-rated, pneumatic forklift designed for outdoor use to suit applications up to 10,000 lbs. The CPD45F8/50F8 utilizes an integrated EP Energy 80V lithium-ion battery, requiring zero maintenance and eliminating ongoing fuel costs associated with diesel/LPG units. Removing the internal combustion engine reduces fatigue by eliminating vibration, heat, noise, and exhaust, creating a more comfortable and productive work environment.

The EFLA251 is a Class I forklift engineered to provide a direct alternative in both utilization and cost to the Class IV LP equivalent. Featuring a lifting capacity of 5,000 lbs., the EFLA251 is powered by an EP Energy 80V Lithium-ion battery with onboard charging as a standard feature and can empty to full in just over two hours, eliminating all dependencies on LPG.

EP controls cost and supply through a vertical integration strategy that ensures readily available stock and consistently short lead times on factory orders. EP has loaded dedicated demo units to its fleet to make available through the remainder of 2024, supporting its efforts in driving conversion adoption from IC to E.

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