Yale is a top manufacturer of zero emissions electric lift trucks in the North American Market. The company was amongst the very first to begin using other control technology and the energy efficient AC motor. Yale's continued pursuit of improved energy efficiency is enhanced further by competitive testing. 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 forklift within its category within North America.
Green Innovations
Yale developed and introduced a ground-breaking electronically controlled transmission. This machinery really reduces brake and tire wear for our ICE forklift customers. With regards to our electric trucks, the business has implemented a system to recapture energy into the lift truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy can then be utilized again. This process greatly lessens the overall energy consumption of the model.
Yale has been able to apply numerous innovative engineering methods which have helped to minimize the vehicles non-productive energy. These methods have helped to improve its hydraulic system efficiency, drive train 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. Yale has applied electric battery models and clean diesel fuels and LPG option. This tradition is being upheld most recently, with the company being amongst the very first to implement working fuel cells in actual applications.
Through engineering collaboration, Yale has supported the implementation of many greener technologies. In addition, we have started a new system of field validation testing, and analysis. Currently, we are investigating in more efficient battery technologies and chemistries, to be able to decrease overall energy consumption, decrease toxic material content and increase productivity.
Yale has shown a great commitment to green initiatives which have been reinforced by the companies focus on developing new standards in the industry.
Recyclability is one more prime consideration in Yale lift truck design. Starting at the design stage, the company 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 greatly decreases our footprint and keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our company.