W ith a drive to redefine the manufacturing sector , Jungheinrich plans to leverage the latest trends in order to remain a leader in the industry . Through the implementation of lithium-ion batteries , Jungheinrich introduced new forklift trucks such as the EKS 412s and EFG series in 2019 . Lithium-ion provides a compelling alternative to diesel or liquefied petroleum gas ( LPG ) and batteries also enable new charging models that not only provide a chance to reduce downtime , but also enable businesses to introduce more employee welfare policies that are becoming increasingly important in a labour starved market . Boasting the largest range of lithium-ion powered trucks available on the market , it ’ s clear Jungheinrich is continuing to set the bar for the opposition to follow . Steve Richmond , Director of Logistics UK at Jungheinrich , affirms the importance of this new technology to his company . “ On average , trucks are charged for more than four hours each day . Lithium-ion ’ s longer life cycle delivers a complete shift from a single charge , removing the need for operatives to take time out to change batteries ,” says Richmond . “ In addition to the reduced charging time , using an intelligent Battery Management System , lithium-ion technology can be repeatedly topped up without suffering any