05DEC2018 - NEWS - Konecranes secures contract from Port of Houston to supply eight RTG driven by hybrid power

Konecranes has recently secured an order from the US’ Port Houston to supply eight rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) driven by hybrid power. The cranes are scheduled to be delivered to the port’s Barbours Cut Terminal by the first quarter of 2020. They will be designed to offer eco-friendly operation without compromising performance. The cranes’ hybrid system will feature a lithium-ion battery pack and an advanced battery management system to observe the charge level and the overall health of the batteries.

Published by Editor - www.Livebunkers.com at 05-Dec-2018 06:40:40 [UTC] , contact editor at editor@livebunkers.com