by Jim Harrington | Jun 29, 2026 | Motive Power Insights
Walk into almost any warehouse right now and the battery conversation has gotten loud. Lithium is either sold as the obvious future or treated like an expensive fire waiting to happen. Both versions are wrong, and both cost operations real money, because a fleet that...
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 | Oct 28, 2024 | Motive Power Insights
If you’re considering extending the lease on your forklift, it’s essential to think about how you’ll keep your batteries running effectively during that period. Motive power batteries are the backbone of material handling equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks, but...
by Jim Harrington | Oct 21, 2024 | Industrial Insights
The term “maintenance-free” has been around for a long time, primarily used by the automotive industry to highlight the convenience of batteries that don’t require water refills. In automotive applications, this makes sense. But when it comes to industrial...
by Jim Harrington | Oct 14, 2024 | Motive Power Insights, Data Center Insights, Industrial Insights
Batteries play an integral role in the systems that power the world around us. From keeping communication networks running to providing essential backup power in critical infrastructure, they ensure that power is available when it’s needed most. Among the most...
