06/04/25
Retrofit awarded at Drive to Zero exhibition
Initiated in 2024, the Drive to Zero Innovation Award celebrates groundbreaking concepts that are shaping the future of decarbonized mobility. From a pool of numerous submissions, the jury—comprising journalists from L'Usine Nouvelle magazine and members of the French ecological transition agency, ADEME—selected the development of the retrofitted telehandler for the "Vehicle Technology and Innovation" category. Based on criteria of originality, environmental impact, and potential for widespread adoption, the jury recognized an impressive initiative that meets a significant demand for decarbonizing construction sites.
We are delighted to receive this inaugural award for our retrofitted handler. This solution for electrifying existing fleets maintains an equivalent level of performance while significantly reducing noise pollution and emissions from diesel machines. The initial feedback we've gathered over the past two months has been exceptionally positive and encouraging.
Gabriel Raffour, Innovation Services Manager Manitou Group