Benefits of Lithium-ion
There are multiple benefits of lithium-ion from reducing costs, to opportunity charging, and reducing your carbon footprint.
How can Lithium-ion elevate your business
The alarming energy crisis and global climate change clearly indicate the urgency of switching to cleaner energy sources at every level. Lithium-ion battery technology provides sustainable solutions for transforming how we store and consume energy. This technology can save your company money whilst improving productivity through cost-effective and zero-maintenance alternatives to traditional lead-acid batteries.
Lithium-powered equipment offers numerous improvements for warehouses and logistics companies due to its flexible charging capabilities. Opportunity charging allows operators to simply plug in the battery, rather than replacing it as required with standard lead-acid batteries. Extended battery life, eliminated maintenance requirements and the flexibility to charge at any time are compelling reasons to choose lithium-ion technology for your operation.
The Lithium-ion Advantage
In today’s fast-paced logistics environment, efficiency and sustainability are paramount. Modern warehouses require power solutions that can keep pace with demanding schedules whilst minimising environmental impact.
Zero Emissions
Lithium batteries emits no gas and zero emissions so it is a much cleaner technology and is safer and more environmentally friendly than lead-acid.
Cost Savings
Lead acid batteries may be less expensive from a procurement perspective, however, a lithium battery solution may contribute to a more cost-efficient warehouse operation in the long run.
- Less expense and energy spent on charging batteries
- Longevity
- Reduced repairs
Opportunity Charging
While lead acid batteries always need a full charge cycle of 8-12 hours to keep the battery’s chemistry in balance, LI-Ion batteries really like opportunity charging. They can be plugged into the wall and charged for 10 Minutes during a lunch break. This offers a unique way to work your shifts.
Reduced Maintenance
While lead-acid batteries need special maintenance, Lithium batteries don’t require active maintenance to extend their service life. That largely eliminates the costs of battery upkeeping, maintenance and infrastructure.
Some further examples are:
- Less time and labour spent maintaining and watering lead-acid batteries
- No time and labour is involved by swapping batteries
Lighter Weight
Lithium-ion batteries offer high power density which cause lithium-ion batteries to be relatively small and light. It is only one-third the weight of lead-acid batteries. This offers manufacturers like EP the opportunity to develop the trucks with higher standards of ergonomics, bigger legroom and better performing trucks due to the smaller size and weight of the batteries.
