Discover Energy Corp. Named Battery Solution Provider for Hyster Company
Hyster Lift Trucks now powered by Discover® EV Traction Dry Cell Batteries
Vancouver, BC – Dec 2009 - Discover Energy Corp., the market leader in Clean & Green Stored Energy Solutions, was named EV Traction Maintenance-free battery solution for Hyster Company, a leading lift truck designer and manufacturer in North America. By working with Discover, Hyster is able to use a clean and green, maintenance-free and environmentally friendly battery for its variety of 130 lift trucks.
Discover Energy Corp’s Clean & Green EV Traction Dry Cell Batteries save maintenance costs and reduce environmental impact. Worldwide public and private sector standards for responsible and sustainable use of non-hazardous products are increasing. By partnering with Discover, Hyster Company is able to offer a non-hazardous replacement over other flooded deep-cycle batteries. Discover offers multiple advantages over Flooded Lead Acid, Gel, and Advanced AGM battery technologies.
The Advantages of Discover’s EV Traction Dry Cell Battery for Hyster Company include:
• Designed for longer run times
• Designed for high-rate long duration discharges
• Designed for long life
• Shorter Charging time and high charge retention
• Saves costs on labor, and replacement costs on poorly maintained batteries
• Protects equipment and people from damage and injury.
“This is an ideal partnership for us as our Clean & Green power alternative is a great fit for Hyster Company’s durable lift trucks. Our batteries offer a true competitive advantage for Hyster as they are specifically designed for longer life and cost saving on labor and replacement batteries,” said Lehann Wallace, VP Marketing for Discover Energy Corp.
About Hyster Company
Based in Greenville, North Carolina, Hyster Company (www.hyster.com) is a leading lift truck designer and manufacturer in North America. Hyster offers 130 models configured for gasoline, LPG, diesel, and electric power, with the widest capacity range in the industry — from 2,000 lbs to 115,000 lbs. Supported by the industry’s largest and most experienced dealer network, Hyster builds durable lift trucks that deliver high productivity, low total cost of ownership, easy serviceability, and advanced ergonomic features; accompanied by outstanding parts, service and training support.
Hyster Company is part of NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. (www.nmhg.com), which employs approximately 5,500 people worldwide, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of NACCO Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NC).
About Discover Energy Corp.
Discover Energy Corp., based in Vancouver, British Columbia, combines more than 60 years of seasoned management in the power protection, power generation and energy storage industry. Discover Energy Corp. is committed to being the leader in stored energy products, and the "go-to" company for solutions in the EV Traction Deep Cycle Battery industry. Discover Energy Corp. manufactures and distributes a full line-up of Clean and Green, maintenance-free, and non-hazardous advanced power blocks in 2, 6, 8, and 12-volt footprints, with application across multiple industries. Through innovative product development and impeccable knowledge-based services, Discover Energy Corp’s worldwide distribution sets the standard for dependable and maintenance-free Advanced Dry Cell power blocks.