Within the North American market, Yale is amongst the biggest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric lift trucks around. The company was one of the very first to adopt the energy efficiency of control technology and AC motor. Yale's continued pursuit of superior energy efficiency is further improved by competitive testing. These testing results showcase that the 5000 pound electric rider model manufactured by Yale provides the best energy used per load moved, or energy efficiency, of any type of forklift in its category in North America.
Green Innovations
Yale was able to introduce and develop a ground-breaking electronically controlled transmission that could greatly lessen the brake and tire wear for our ICE lift truck clients. For our electric forklifts, the company has implemented a particular system to recapture energy into the lift truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy could then be reused. This specific process really lowers the overall energy consumption of the unit.
Yale has utilized many innovative engineering methods to lessen non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, drive train efficiency and weight reduction. There are still pending patents 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 LPG option, electric battery units, clean diesel fuels. This tradition is being upheld most recently, with Yale being amongst the first in implementing working fuel cells in actual applications.
Yale has supported many greener technologies through engineering collaboration. Additionally, we have started a new system of field validation testing, and analysis. At the current time, we are investigating in more efficient battery chemistries and technologies, so as to increase productivity, reduce overall energy consumption and reduce toxic material content.
Yale has shown a great commitment to green initiatives that have been reinforced by the companies focus on developing new standards within the industry.
Recyclability is one more key factor in Yale forklift design. Beginning at the design stage, Yale actively selects materials for its lift trucks keeping the recyclability factor in mind. Re-using materials as much as possible and having broken down things to be able to be sent for recycling keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our business and greatly reduces our footprint.