GenDrive Fuel Cell Power

Technology & Products · GenDrive

More Uptime. More Productivity. More from Every Shift.

Power your material handling fleet with Plug’s proven GenDrive hydrogen fuel cells. Engineered for Class 1, 2 and 3 electric lift trucks, GenDrive delivers consistent performance, fast refueling and reliable power to keep your operation moving. Replace battery-related downtime with a power solution built for demanding, high-throughput operations.

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The GenDrive Advantage

Less Downtime. More Work Done.

Refuel in Minutes

Get equipment back to work with hydrogen refueling that typically takes less than three minutes.

Consistent Power

Maintain reliable truck performance throughout the shift, without the performance fade of discharging lead-acid batteries.

Built for Your Fleet

Replace conventional batteries in compatible electric lift trucks without replacing your entire fleet.

Improve Operating Economics

Reduce time spent managing batteries and recover floor space, improve utilization and lower total fleet costs.

Why GenDrive

Your battery costs more than you think.

The purchase price is only part of the equation. Battery charging, labor, downtime and lost productivity can create significant costs across your material handling operation.

A different approach

GenDrive offers a different approach. Fast refueling and consistent power help keep trucks moving while reducing the operational interruptions associated with conventional batteries.

What It Really Costs

What's your fleet really costing you?

1

Labor

Time spent charging, changing and managing batteries.

2

Downtime

Equipment unavailable when it is needed.

3

Performance

Productivity lost as battery charge declines.

4

Floor Space

Valuable space dedicated to battery charging and storage.

5

Fleet Capacity

Additional batteries or trucks needed to maintain operations.

6

Throughput

The cumulative impact of interruptions across every shift.

The potential savings depend on fleet size, utilization, hydrogen costs and existing infrastructure.

GenDrive Product Family

The Right Power for Every Truck.

One proven technology. Three product series. GenDrive offers hydrogen fuel cell power for Class 1, 2 and 3 material handling equipment, with configurations designed to integrate into compatible electric fleets.

GenDrive GenDrive Series 1000Class 1

GenDrive Series 1000

Power for Counterbalanced Forklifts

Deliver consistent power for heavy lifting and demanding operations. Series 1000 supports Class 1 electric counterbalanced forklifts, helping maintain productivity across long shifts.

GenDrive GenDrive Series 2000Class 2

GenDrive Series 2000

Power for Narrow-Aisle Trucks

Maintain consistent performance in space-constrained operations. Series 2000 powers reach trucks, order pickers and other compatible Class 2 equipment, including demanding cold-storage applications.

GenDrive GenDrive Series 3000Class 3

GenDrive Series 3000

Power for Electric Pallet Trucks

Keep products moving with reliable power for pallet jacks, rider pallet trucks and other compatible Class 3 equipment. Series 3000 helps minimize battery-related interruptions and maintain throughput.

Featured Videos

See GenDrive at Work.

From the manufacturing floor to customer operations, see the technology and experience behind GenDrive.

Inside GenDrive Manufacturing

Go behind the scenes with Plug CEO Jose Luis Crespo to see how GenDrive fuel cells are built and learn about Plug's manufacturing capabilities.

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GenDrive at BMW Leipzig

See how BMW has adopted hydrogen fuel cells in its material handling operations.

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Hear from GenDrive Customers

Discover why material handling operators are integrating hydrogen fuel cells into their fleets.

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Integrated Hydrogen Solutions

More Than a Fuel Cell. A Complete Power Solution.

GenDrive is backed by Plug's hydrogen expertise, fueling infrastructure and service capabilities. From fleet evaluation and deployment to hydrogen supply and ongoing support, Plug brings together the technology and resources needed to power your operation.

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Field-Proven

Built to keep your fleet moving.

GenDrive delivers consistent power and fast refueling for demanding, high-throughput material handling operations, so your equipment spends more time working and less time waiting.

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See the full cost of your fleet.

Find out where hydrogen fuel cells could improve your operating economics.

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