Within the North American market, Yale is amongst the biggest volume producers of zero emissions electric lift trucks around. The company was one of the first to adopt the energy efficiency of control technology and AC motor. Yale's continued pursuit of better energy efficiency is further improved by competitive testing. All these testing results showcase that Yale's 5000 pound electric rider model provides the best energy efficiency, or energy used per load transported, of any type of forklift within its category in North America.
Green Innovations
Yale was able to introduce and develop an innovative electronically controlled transmission which could greatly lessen the tire and brake wear for our ICE forklift customers. With regards to our electric trucks, the business has implemented a specific system to recapture energy into the lift truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy can then be utilized again. This process really lowers the overall energy consumption of the unit.
Yale has utilized numerous innovative engineering methods to decrease non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of drive train efficiency, hydraulic system efficiency and weight reduction. There are still patents pending on the drive train efficiency.
Green Initiatives
Over the last several decades, Yale has gone the extra mile in making their forklifts to be compatible with all the latest in alternative power technologies. Yale has applied electric battery units and clean diesel fuels and LPG option. This tradition is being upheld most recently, with Yale being among the first to implement working fuel cells in actual applications.
Yale has supported many greener technologies through engineering teamwork. Additionally, we have started a new system of field validation testing, and analysis. Presently, we are investigating in more effective battery technologies and chemistries, in order to increase efficiency, lessen overall energy consumption and reduce toxic material content.
Yale has shown a great devotion to green initiatives which have been reinforced by the companies focus on developing new standards within the business.
One more prime factor in Yale lift truck design is recyclability. Beginning at the design stage, Yale actively selects materials for its forklifts keeping the recyclability factor in mind. Having broken down things to be able to be sent for recycling and re-using materials as much as possible really decreases our footprint and keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our company.