Yale is a leading producer of zero emissions electric lift trucks in the North American Market. The company was among the very first to start utilizing the energy efficient AC motor and other control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of enhanced energy efficiency is further improved by competitive testing. All these testing results showcase that the 5000 pound electric rider model made by Yale offers the best energy utilized per load moved, or energy efficiency, of any forklift in its category within North America.
Green Innovations
Yale developed and introduced an innovative electronically controlled transmission. This equipment really lessens tire and brake wear for our ICE lift truck clients. With regards to our electric forklifts, the business has implemented a specific system to recapture energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy could then be utilized again. This specific process greatly lowers the models overall energy consumption.
Yale has been able to apply many innovative engineering techniques which have helped to minimize the vehicles non-productive energy. These methods 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. Yale has applied electric battery models and clean diesel fuels and LPG option. This practice is being upheld most recently, with the business being among the very first to implement working fuel cells in actual applications.
Through engineering collaboration, Yale has supported the implementation of many greener technologies. In addition, we have started a new system of field validation testing, and analysis. Currently, we are investigating in more effective battery chemistries and technologies, in order to decrease toxic material content, increase production and lessen overall energy use.
Yale has shown a great devotion to green initiatives that have been reinforced by the companies focus on developing new standards within the business.
One more main consideration in Yale forklift design is recyclability. Starting at the design stage, Yale actively selects 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 keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our company and greatly decreases our footprint.