In the North American market, Yale is among the largest volume producers of zero emissions electric lift trucks around. The company was amongst the first to implement the energy efficiency of control technology and AC motor. Yale's continued pursuit of enhanced energy efficiency is further improved by competitive testing. These testing results showcase that the 5000 pound electric rider model made by Yale provides the best energy used per load moved, or energy efficiency, of any type of forklift within its category within North America.
Green Innovations
Yale was able to introduce and develop an innovative electronically controlled transmission that can really lessen the tire and brake wear for our ICE forklift customers. With regards to our electric trucks, Yale has implemented a specific system to recapture energy into the truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy could then be utilized again. This process greatly lowers the overall energy consumption of the model.
Yale has been able to implement many innovative engineering methods that have helped to minimize the vehicles non-productive energy. These techniques have helped to improve its drive train efficiency, hydraulic system efficiency and weight reduction. There are still pending patents on the drive train efficiency.
Green Initiatives
Over the past few decades, Yale has gone the extra mile in engineering their forklifts to be compatible with all the latest in alternative power technologies. Yale has implemented electric battery units and clean diesel fuels and LPG option. This practice is being upheld most recently, with the company being among the first to implement working fuel cells in actual applications.
Yale has supported many greener technologies through engineering teamwork. Moreover, we have initiated 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 decrease overall energy consumption, decrease 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 in the business.
Recyclability is one more key factor in Yale lift truck 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 items to be able to be sent for recycling keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our business and really decreases our footprint.