Maxim Khabur

Maxim Khabur is marketing director at OneCharge.

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The Carbon Footprint of Electric Forklifts: A Cradle-to-Grave Analysis

Efforts to reduce forklifts' total GHG emissions should focus on procuring cleaner electricity, improving the energy efficiency of operations, and exploring ways to add power generation from renewable sources.

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Understanding the Real Driver of Electrification: Climate Change vs. Commercial Gain

Electric vehicles are part of a solution to fight climate change, even though emissions will go down only as electricity generation transitions to low-carbon sources.

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Why California May Ease Phase-Out of Non-Zero-Emission Forklifts After 2026 Ban

Under the updated proposed regulation, fleet operators would still not be allowed to purchase new large spark ignition (LSI) forklifts as of 2026.

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How Lithium Forklift Battery Data Solutions Can Help Estimate Battery Health

If battery monitoring can be improved, then the value of a used EV can be more accurately measured.

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How ESG Requirements Impact Material Handling Equipment Purchasing

ESG reporting may require that, as material handling equipment providers or users must be prepared to discuss carbon footprint, energy efficiency, waste and recycling with customers and provide relevant data.

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As California Plans To Ban Propane and Diesel Forklifts, Expect a Faster Shift to Electric

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is planning to ban sales of all new forklifts that aren’t zero-emission by 2026. Its recent proposal to phase out non-zero-emission forklifts is still in development, and the legislation is not yet in effect.

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California’s Ban of Propane, Diesel Forklifts Makes for Faster Shift to Electric

Starting in 2026, fleets may not purchase large spark-ignition forklifts and will need to retire existing LSI forklifts that are 13 years old or older. Here’s what these new regulations mean, and how they’ll affect different fleet types.