Volvo Penta's industrial battery systems for energy storage and e-mobility
Volvo Penta engineers and Italian industrial equipment manufacturer Fantuzzi Team Material Handling (FTMH) have worked in close collaboration to design a purpose-built, modular e-driveline that can withstand the intense duty cycles of material handling
Eugenio Ponzini, FTMH technical director, said, “Our engineering department faced the challenge of designing a new electric machine capable of meeting the demands of the market. 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.”
The modular design provides FTMH with a path for future evolution as electrification advances, and Volvo Penta’s global service network played a significant role in the collaboration.
Ponzini said, “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.”
TechnoGen is using Volvo Penta’s battery systems to move into the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) market, highlighting how electrification supports emissions-free operations.
The TechnoGen BESS adopts Volvo Penta’s battery systems for energy storage, which are derived from the 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 liquid cooling, a shock-resistant design, and IP67 durability.
Emanuele Rizzi, TechnoGen plant manager, said, “The Volvo Penta BESS subsystem integrates seamlessly with our energy platform, offering us ever more innovative solutions. That’s why our BESS solutions are highly customizable and adaptable to any application – from charging stations to peak shaving and much more.”
In their joint showcase, FTMH’s electric forklift was charged using TechnoGen’s Volvo Penta-based BESS, demonstrating how a battery platform can unite machine power and support site power.
Ilenia Procicchiani, Volvo Penta Italy industrial sales manager, said, “At Volvo Penta, we believe electrification is a key technology toward zero-emission operations. As a full system supplier, we provide everything from core components to design support, making it easier for our off-highway OEMs to develop an electric equipment range and explore new business models. In tandem, energy storage solutions like those from TecnoGen will be critical enablers of this transition. What we offer is more than just components. It’s complete, integration-ready platforms. Modular and robust with 360 design support, our battery systems aim to accelerate time to market for our partners.”