Yale is a leading producer of zero emissions electric lift trucks within the North American Market. The business was amongst the first to begin utilizing the energy efficient AC motor and other control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of superior energy efficiency is improved further by competitive testing. All these testing results feature that the 5000 pound electric rider model made by Yale offers the best energy efficiency, or energy utilized per load moved, of any kind of lift truck in its category in North America.
Green Innovations
Yale was able to introduce and develop a ground-breaking electronically controlled transmission which could greatly lessen the tire and brake wear for our ICE lift truck customers. For our electric forklifts, the company has implemented a system to recapture energy into the lift truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy could then be used again. This process greatly lowers the overall energy consumption of the unit.
Yale has utilized a lot of 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 pending patents on the drive train efficiency.
Green Initiatives
Yale has taken great strides to engineer their forklifts to be compatible with the newest in alternative power technologies over the years. The business has implemented electric battery units and clean diesel fuels and LPG option. This tradition is being upheld most recently, with Yale being among the first in implementing working fuel cells in actual applications.
Yale has supported numerous greener technologies through engineering teamwork. Furthermore, we have started a new system of field validation testing, and analysis. Right now, we are investigating in more effective battery chemistries and technologies, so as to decrease overall energy use, decrease toxic material content and increase production.
Yale has shown a great commitment to green initiatives which have been reinforced by the companies focus on developing new standards within the business.
Recyclability is another key factor in Yale lift truck design. Starting at the design stage, the business 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 keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our company and really reduces our footprint.