Hyster Recognized as Top Green Supply Chain Partner

Hyster announces its selection as one of 2025’s 75 Green Supply Chain Partners by Inbound Logistics magazine, marking the company’s sixth consecutive year on the list. The publication recognized Hyster for its recently launched onboard charging solution, which enables operations to charge lithium-ion trucks using commonly available electrical outlets, and the J230-400XD forklift series, an expanded line of heavy duty trucks with integrated lithium-ion power and capacities of up to 40,000 pounds.

The onboard charging option is available on several Hyster lift trucks with factory integrated lithium-ion battery power and lift capacities ranging from 4,000 to 8,000 pounds. To connect with common, standard electric outlets, the solution includes a charging cable with a 240-volt 50-amp connection, adaptors for both 240-volt 30-amp and 120-volt 12-amp plugs, and an out-of-the-way storage bin is located to the left of the seat for all cables and adaptor. This charging flexibility makes lithium-ion-powered forklifts a stronger fit for applications with intermittent charging availability or lower-hour applications that do not require fast charging. It also enables businesses to rent electric forklifts without altering their electric infrastructure and allows for recharging via generator when power is unreliable or unavailable.

The J230-400XD series is available with a range of battery sizes to match duty cycle and charging requirements, configurable up to 280kW. The 350-volt architecture offers long run times and minimizes energy loss without the additional cost and complexity of higher-voltage systems. In 2025, this line of integrated lithium-ion big trucks expanded to include load capacities up to 40,000 pounds.

Like all Hyster electric big trucks, the J230-400XD trucks incorporate the Combined Charging System (CCS) as standard. This global electric vehicle charging standard enables operations to cost-effectively scale charging for multiple applications and types of equipment through a single, standardized charging connector that has been adopted across numerous industries and geographies. Equipped with the right battery pack and charger, and working in a typical duty cycle, a truck can add approximately an hour of work time from 11 minutes of charging at 90 kW.

For more information, visit https://www.hyster.com.