01.04.2010 Toyota Geneo-Hybrid Internal Combustion Hybrid Lift Truck

Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) has announced its launch of the world’s first internal combustion hybrid lift truck. Drawing on the Toyota Group’s leadership and innovation in hybrid technology, the ground-breaking ‘GENEO-HYBRID’ 8,000 lb. counterbalanced lift truck combines a 2.5-liter diesel engine, electric motor and nickel-metal hydride battery to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 50%.

As businesses look to reduce fuel costs and decrease CO2 emissions, Toyota Hybrid technology offers a practical, proven solution by capitalizing on the advantages of existing fuel sources and infrastructure. The new GENEO-HYBRID lift truck will cut CO2 emissions and fuel consumption in half while delivering the operational performance of an equivalent conventional diesel-powered lift truck. The result is a lift truck that provides both improved environmental performance and economic benefits for customers due to lower fuel costs.

Powered by highly efficient Toyota hybrid technology, the GENEO-HYBRID combines a Series Hybrid System for driving and a Parallel Hybrid System for load handling. With the Series Hybrid System, the lift truck’s drive motor runs on electric energy from the engine-powered generator and battery. Load handling functions are powered by a Parallel Hybrid System with a hydraulic pump that receives mechanical energy from the diesel engine and generator, and electric energy from the battery. The nickel hydride battery is recharged by the engine’s operation and does not require plug-in recharging, making it an ideal solution for multi-shift operations. The truck’s power efficiency is further boosted by the integrated use of regenerated energy recovered when the accelerator is released and during switch back operation.

Key specifications:

Overall length/width/height 4005/1350/2140(mm)
Maximum Travel Speed 19km/h
Load Capacity 3500kg
Engine 2.5L Diesel
Drive motor Output 26kw
Battery Nickel-metal hydride battery

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