In the North American market, Yale is one of the biggest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric lift trucks around. The company was one of the very first to apply the energy efficiency of control technology and AC motor. Yale's continued pursuit of superior energy efficiency is improved further by competitive testing. All these testing results showcase that Yale's 5000 pound electric rider model provides the best energy efficiency, or energy utilized per load moved, of any type of forklift in its class in North America.
Green Innovations
Yale was able to develop and introduce an innovative electronically controlled transmission which could really reduce the brake and tire wear for our ICE lift truck customers. With regards to our electric trucks, Yale has applied a system to recapture energy into the lift truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy could then be utilized again. This particular process greatly lowers the overall energy consumption of the unit.
Yale has used many inventive engineering methods to decrease non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of 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 make 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 practice is being upheld most recently, with the business being amongst the very first in implementing working fuel cells in actual applications.
Through engineering teamwork, Yale has supported the adoption of many greener technologies. In addition, we have started 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 lessen overall energy consumption, lessen 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 business.
Recyclability is one more prime factor in Yale lift truck design. Starting 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 things to be able to be sent for recycling greatly decreases our footprint and keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our business.