Yale is a leading manufacturer of zero emissions electric lift trucks within the North American Market. The business was one of the very first to begin utilizing other control technology and the energy efficient AC motor. Yale's continued pursuit of enhanced energy efficiency is further enhanced by competitive testing. All these testing results showcase that Yale's 5000 pound electric rider unit provides the best energy used per load transported, or energy efficiency, of any forklift in its category in North America.
Green Innovations
Yale was able to develop and introduce an innovative electronically controlled transmission which could really lessen the brake and tire wear for our ICE forklift customers. With regards to our electric forklifts, Yale has applied a particular system to recapture energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy could then be used again. This specific process really lowers the unit's overall energy consumption.
Yale has used lots of inventive engineering methods to reduce 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 past few decades, Yale has gone the extra mile in making their lift trucks to be compatible with all the latest in alternative power technologies. The company has applied clean diesel fuels, LPG option and electric battery models. This practice is being upheld most recently, with the company being among the very first to implement working fuel cells in actual applications.
Yale has supported many greener technologies through engineering collaboration. Moreover, we have initiated a new system of field validation testing, and analysis. At the current time, we are investigating in more efficient battery technologies and chemistries, so as to increase efficiency, lessen overall energy consumption and reduce toxic material content.
Yale has shown a great dedication to green initiatives that have been reinforced by the companies focus on developing new standards in the business.
Another prime factor in Yale lift truck design is recyclability. Beginning at the design stage, Yale actively chooses materials for its forklifts keeping the recyclability factor in mind. Re-using materials as much as possible and having broken down items to be able to be sent for recycling really reduces our footprint and keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our business.