Volvo Penta is demonstrating how a robust battery platform can power an electrification ecosystem, from industrial e-drivelines to mobile energy storage.
This comes to life in Italy, where specialist forklift manufacturer Fantuzzi Team Material Handling (FTMH) and energy storage company TecnoGen can jointly demonstrate how Volvo Penta’s battery technology can power an electric forklift and simultaneously supply the battery system for its charging infrastructure.
Developed through close collaboration, Volvo Penta engineers have partnered with Italian industrial equipment manufacturer FTMH to design a purpose-built, modular e-driveline capable of handling the intense duty cycles of material handling.
“Our engineering department faced the challenge of designing a new electric machine capable of meeting the demands of the market,” explained FTMH technical director Eugenio Ponzini.
“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 also gives FTMH a seamless path for future evolution as electrification advances, and Volvo Penta’s global service network played a decisive role.
“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,” said Eugenio.
At the same time, TecnoGen is leveraging Volvo Penta’s battery systems to enter the battery energy storage system (BESS) market, showcasing how electrification supports emissions-free operations.
The TecnoGen BESS adopts Volvo Penta’s battery systems for energy storage, derived from the same durable battery packs used in Volvo trucks and construction equipment.
The systems are designed for high energy density, IP67 durability, liquid cooling, and a shock-resistant configuration.
“The Volvo Penta BESS subsystem integrates seamlessly with our energy platform, offering us ever more innovative solutions,” said plant manager for TecnoGen Emanuele Rizzi.
“That’s why our BESS solutions are highly customisable and adaptable to any application – from charging stations to peak shaving and much more.”
In a live demonstration, FTMH’s electric forklift was powered and recharged using TecnoGen’s Volvo Penta-based BESS, showing how one battery platform can fuel both machine and site power.
“At Volvo Penta, we believe electrification is a key technology toward zero-emission operations,” says Volvo Penta Italy industrial sales manager Ilenia Procicchiani.
“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.”
Procicchiani noted that energy storage systems such as TecnoGen’s would play a vital role in advancing the shift to zero-emission operations.
She added that Volvo Penta’s offering extends beyond individual components, describing it as a fully integrated, modular platform designed with comprehensive support to help partners bring their electrified solutions to market faster.
Together, FTMH and TecnoGen are proving what’s possible when electrification is built on a common, trusted foundation.
