Manitou Launches Hydrogen-powered Prototype Telehandler

The company based this first prototype on an existing model from its range of construction machines, capable of lifting loads up to 14 m.ManitouManitou Group has presented its first prototype telehandler running on green hydrogen. By kitting its test center out with a green hydrogen station, Manitou now has the means for testing its brand-new prototype telehandler. The first step of this plan involves guaranteeing range and reliability in real-life conditions, while testing the durability of components. Manitou based its first prototype on an existing model from its range of construction machines, capable of lifting loads up to 14 m. This machine will be tested and sent out to construction sites by the end of 2023 with a view to collecting feedback from users to develop this prototype. Two types of hydrogen technology are currently being evaluated by the market, namely the …

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