Yale is a top producer of zero emissions electric lift trucks within the North American Market. The company was among the very first to begin using other control technology and the energy efficient AC motor. Yale's continued pursuit of superior energy efficiency is further improved by competitive testing. These testing results showcase that Yale's 5000 pound electric rider model provides the best energy used per load moved, or energy efficiency, of any kind of forklift in its category within North America.
Green Innovations
Yale developed and introduced a ground-breaking electronically controlled transmission. This machine really lessens tire and brake wear for our ICE forklift customers. For our electric trucks, Yale has applied a particular system to recapture energy into the lift truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy could then be reused. This specific process greatly lessens the overall energy consumption of the model.
Yale has used a lot of inventive engineering methods to decrease 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 engineer their forklifts to be compatible with the newest in alternative power technologies over the years. Yale has implemented electric battery models and clean diesel fuels and LPG option. This practice is being upheld most recently, with Yale being among the first to implement working fuel cells in actual applications.
Yale has supported many 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, so as to reduce toxic material content, increase production and reduce overall energy consumption.
Yale has shown a great dedication to green initiatives that have been reinforced by the companies focus on developing new standards within the industry.
Recyclability is one more prime 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 company and really reduces our footprint.