by Jim Harrington | Jan 29, 2026 | Motive Power Insights
Choosing the right forklift battery is critically important Forklift batteries are no longer just a “commodity” purchase tucked away in a maintenance budget. In the modern warehouse, Lithium-ion vs. Lead-Acid batteries are a high-stakes operational...
by Jim Harrington | Sep 10, 2025 | Motive Power Insights
Why there is confusion in the market about lithium-ion charging Many fleets adopted lithium before their facilities had the power and chargers to support it, which leads to an install-day surprise: modern lithium battery chargers may not run on the outlets that fed...
by Jim Harrington | Aug 7, 2025 | Telecommunications Insights
Hurricanes, Wildfires, and Grid Failures Are Hitting Harder According to the National Center for Environmental Information ( NCEI,) the U.S. saw 27 separate weather disasters in 2024, each causing over a billion dollars in damage. These disasters included everything...
by Jim Harrington | Aug 5, 2025 | White Papers
Abstract This paper examines the implications of using alternative battery chemistries in stationary applications; specifically, those which traditionally use lead-acid or nickel-cadmium batteries. In it we examine safety, reliability, maintenance, and regulatory...
by Jim Harrington | Jul 28, 2025 | Battery Test Equipment, Data Center Insights, Industrial Insights
Edge data centers are sprouting up everywhere: on rooftops, cell towers, and compact enclosures far from climate-controlled facilities. When temperatures soar to 110°F, cooling systems max out and batteries face their biggest test. Battery failure means site failure....
