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 | 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 | 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 14, 2024 | Motive Power Insights
You juggle many roles: strategist, efficiency expert, and the one responsible for keeping your industrial equipment—from forklifts to pallet jacks—charged and ready to go. Downtime is the last thing you want, as it leads to lost productivity, frustrated employees, and...
