Yale is a top producer of zero emissions electric forklifts within the North American Market. The business was one of the first to start using the energy efficient AC motor and other control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of enhanced energy efficiency is improved further by competitive testing. All these testing results feature that Yale's 5000 pound electric rider model offers the best energy efficiency, or energy utilized per load moved, of any kind of lift truck in its category within North America.
Green Innovations
Yale developed and introduced a ground-breaking electronically controlled transmission. This equipment really lessens brake and tire wear for our ICE forklift clients. For our electric forklifts, Yale has implemented a particular system to recapture energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy can then be used again. This process really lowers the overall energy consumption of the unit.
Yale has been able to implement many inventive engineering techniques which have helped to minimize the vehicles non-productive energy. These techniques have helped to enhance 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 make their lift trucks to be compatible with the newest in alternative power technologies over the years. The company has implemented clean diesel fuels, LPG option and electric battery models. This practice is being upheld most recently, with the business being among the first to implement working fuel cells in actual applications.
Yale has supported numerous greener technologies through engineering collaboration. Furthermore, we have started a new system of field validation testing, and analysis. Presently, we are investigating in more efficient battery chemistries and technologies, to be able to lessen overall energy use, lessen toxic material content and increase efficiency.
Yale has shown a great devotion to green initiatives that have been reinforced by the companies focus on developing new standards within the business.
Recyclability is another prime consideration in Yale forklift design. Beginning at the design stage, Yale actively chooses materials for its lift trucks 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 really reduces our footprint and keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our company.