Within the North American market, Yale is among the biggest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts around. The business was amongst the very first to implement the energy efficiency of AC motor and control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of superior energy efficiency is further enhanced by competitive testing. These testing results showcase that the 5000 pound electric rider unit made by Yale provides the best energy used per load transported, or energy efficiency, of any type of forklift in its category within North America.
Green Innovations
Yale was able to develop and introduce a ground-breaking electronically controlled transmission that can really lessen the brake and tire wear for our ICE forklift customers. With regards to our electric lift trucks, the company has implemented a specific 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 greatly lessens the models overall energy consumption.
Yale has utilized numerous innovative engineering techniques to lessen 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
Yale has taken great strides to engineer their lift trucks to be compatible with the latest in alternative power technologies over the years. The company has applied clean diesel fuels, LPG option and electric battery units. This tradition is being upheld most recently, with the company being amongst the first in implementing working fuel cells in actual applications.
Yale has supported numerous greener technologies through engineering teamwork. Furthermore, we have initiated a new system of field validation testing, and analysis. Presently, we are investigating in more effective battery chemistries and technologies, so as to decrease overall energy consumption, lessen toxic material content and increase efficiency.
Yale has shown a great dedication to green initiatives which have been reinforced by the companies focus on developing new standards in the business.
Recyclability is one more prime factor in Yale lift truck design. Beginning at the design stage, Yale actively selects materials for its lift trucks 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 reduces our footprint and keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our company.