Alternative drive technology
ReachStacker with hydrogen fuel cell
Hyster, a provider of container handling solutions, has delivered a reach stacker with a hydrogen fuel cell to the Port of Valencia in Spain. It is part of the H2Ports project. The aim of H2Ports is to introduce hydrogen-powered vehicles and equipment in ports.
The reach stacker with Nuvera fuel cell is an innovative and emission-free solution that converts hydrogen into electricity. Integrated high-pressure tanks store the hydrogen. Refilling takes 10 to 15 minutes. An integrated hydrogen fuel cell charges the batteries. These drive the electric motors and hydraulic systems. This enables the reach stacker to lift loaded containers with comparable performance to a diesel truck. Compared to conventional diesel trucks, Nuvera's hydrogen fuel cell device offers a number of advantages. The engine, gearbox and other mechanically driven components are no longer required. This reduces greenhouse gas emissions, noise pollution and operating costs.
The Hyster reach stacker is now being tested live at the MSC terminal in Valencia. It is one of the largest container terminals in Europe. The H2Ports project is funded by the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH-JU) and coordinated by the Fundación Valenciaport. Several partners from the port sector, industry and science are involved. Jan-Willem van den Brand, Director Global Market Development at Hyster, explains: "We are proud to be part of the H2Ports project and to contribute to the development of zero-emission solutions for port operations. The hydrogen fuel cell reach stacker is a ground-breaking innovation that underlines our commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction. We look forward to seeing it in action at the Port of Valencia and receiving valuable feedback from end users."
This article appeared in issue 8-9/23
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