Forklifts (or lift trucks) are an essential piece of material handling equipment that can be found in a variety of logistical operations, such as distribution warehouses and shipping depots, and are primarily used for lifting and moving heavy loads within and around facilities. Although traditionally powered by fossil fuels, electric forklifts can offer numerous economic and environmental benefits to businesses. This tool estimates lifecycle costs and emissions for electric, propane, diesel, and gasoline forklifts.
Location
Lift Capacity
Annual Operating Hours
Energy Prices (Location Avg.)1
Emissions Factors (Location Avg.)2
O&M Costs
Cost Comparison
Months of Operation
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| CO2 Emissions Savings4,5 | ||||
| NOx Emissions Savings4,5 | ||||
| SOx Emissions Savings4,5 | ||||
Notes:
- Energy Prices represent state and national averages for 2019 ( State Energy Data Systems )
- Electric Emissions Factors represent state and national averages for 2019 (United States Electricity Profile )
- Capital Costs for electric equipment includes the forklift, two batteries, and a conventional charger
- Fossil Fuel Emissions Factors are derived from the EIA (Carbon Dioxide Emissions Coefficients ) and EPA (Air Emissions Factors and Quantification )
- Negative emission savings indicate a net increase in emissions
For more information contact:
Allen Dennis, Sr. Program Manager, (865) 218-8192, adennis@epri.com
Baskar Vairamohan, Program Manager, (865) 218-8189, bvairamohan@epri.com
Brandon Johnson, Technical Leader, (865) 218-8198, bjjohnson@epri.com