Replacing lead acid batteries with cleaner hydrogen (H2) fuel cells has seen the United States Postal Service (USPS) receive an award from the US Department of Energy.
USPS received a Federal Energy and Water Management Award for its work at the Washington Network Distribution Center in Capitol Heights, Maryland.
Through a recent pilot programme, envisioned by Robert Borris, Plant Manager, and Sherman Williamson, In-Plant Support Manager, the facility replaced lead acid batteries with cleaner H2 fuel cells in 92 powered industrial vehicles, including forklifts, tow motors and pallet jacks.
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