Volvo Penta has demonstrated a battery platform that can power an electrification ecosystem, from industrial e-drivelines to mobile energy storage.
Italian forklift manufacturer Fantuzzi Team Material Handling (FTMH) and energy storage company TecnoGen jointly showed how Volvo Penta’s battery technology can power an electric forklift and simultaneously supply the battery system for its charging infrastructure.
Volvo Penta engineers have worked with FTMH to design a purpose-built, modular e-driveline capable of handling the intense duty cycles of material handling.
“Our engineering department faced the challenge of designing a new electric machine capable of meeting the demands of the market,” explained FTMH Technical Director Eugenio Ponzini.
“Working closely with Volvo Penta, we adopt their electromobility solution as our new electric driveline, specifically designed for high-performance forklifts. This will pave the way for the electrification of the entire FTMH range of forklifts and empty container handlers,” he said.
The modular design also gives FTMH a seamless path for future evolution as electrification advances. And Volvo Penta’s global service network played a decisive role. “We also chose Volvo Penta for their extensive service network, capable of providing support to our customers, wherever they are, perfectly aligning with FTMH’s DNA,” concluded Ponzini.
TecnoGen is also using Volvo Penta’s battery systems to accelerate into the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) market, highlighting how electrification supports emissions-free operations.
The TecnoGen BESS adopted Volvo Penta’s battery systems for energy storage, which is derived from the same battery packs found in Volvo trucks and construction equipment. They are built to be heavy-duty, mobile-friendly with high energy density, and come with IP67 durability, liquid cooling, and a shock-resistant design.
“The Volvo Penta BESS subsystem integrates seamlessly with our energy platform, offering us ever more innovative solutions,” said Plant Manager for Tecnogen Emanuele Rizzi. “That’s why our BESS solutions are highly customisable and adaptable to any application – from charging stations to peak shaving and much more.”
