Yale is a leading manufacturer of zero emissions electric lift trucks in the North American Market. The company was among the first to begin utilizing other control technology and the energy efficient AC motor. Yale's continued pursuit of enhanced energy efficiency is further enhanced by competitive testing. These testing results showcase that the 5000 pound electric rider model manufactured by Yale provides the best energy efficiency, or energy utilized per load transported, of any forklift in its class within North America.
Green Innovations
Yale was able to develop and introduce a ground-breaking electronically controlled transmission which could really lessen the brake and tire wear for our ICE lift truck customers. For our electric lift trucks, the company has applied a specific system to recapture energy into the lift truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy could then be used again. This particular process really lowers the unit's overall energy consumption.
Yale has used lots of inventive engineering techniques to reduce 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 make their forklifts to be compatible with the latest 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 first in implementing working fuel cells in actual applications.
Yale has supported numerous greener technologies through engineering collaboration. Additionally, we have initiated a new system of field validation testing, and analysis. Right now, we are investigating in more effective battery technologies and chemistries, in order to reduce overall energy consumption, lessen toxic material content and increase production.
Yale has shown a great dedication to green initiatives which have been reinforced by the companies focus on developing new standards within the industry.
Another prime factor in Yale forklift design is recyclability. Beginning at the design stage, Yale actively chooses materials for its lift trucks 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 reduces our footprint and keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our company.