Konecranes has introduced the world’s first hybrid reach stacker – the SMV 4531 TB5 HLT for container handling, with a lifting capacity of 45 tonnes. It features a hybrid diesel/electric driveline, electrified hydraulic lifting system, and a super capacitor based energy storage. This innovative lift truck will cut fuel consumption and emissions with at least 30 per cent while offering improved performance, acceleration and response to driver’s commands. The new Konecranes hybrid reach stacker will offer customers substantial cost and environmental benefits. Its estimated fuel consumption at normal handling of fully loaded containers will be at least 30 per cent lower than for equivalent diesel powered reach stackers. This is achieved by electrifying all flows of energy across the driveline, the hydraulic lifting system and the energy storage system. In a conventional reach stacker, the driveline is a diesel/mechanical system consisting of a diesel engine, torque converter and transmission