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degradation , which means operators can embrace opportunity charging – such as during a tea-break or over lunch – further reducing the need for time-consuming battery changes . Looking ahead , this technology can provide a platform for significant cultural changes within a warehouse – changes that can further reduce the need for operatives to understand , even consider , the battery , and ease the introduction of new staff into the operation .”
In terms of what the lithium-ion batteries provide , there is no person
better-placed to talk than Michael Von Forstner , Head of Jungheinrich ’ s Lithium-ion division . He stresses the importance of differentiating from industry rivals by launching new technologies . “ We ’ re a premium supplier and we have to differentiate , but it ’ s not engineering for the sake of it . It has to benefit the customer because otherwise , we can ’ t sell it ,” explains Von Forstner . “ I recently spoke with a Spanish salesperson , and they informed me that an increasing number of Spanish customers are buying lithium-ion batteries . If you calculate the total cost of
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