Yale is a top producer of zero emissions electric lift trucks within the North American Market. The business was amongst the first to start using the energy efficient AC motor and other control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of improved energy efficiency is further improved by competitive testing. All these testing results feature that the 5000 pound electric rider unit made by Yale provides the best energy efficiency, or energy used per load transported, of any forklift in its category in North America.
Green Innovations
Yale was able to introduce and develop a ground-breaking electronically controlled transmission which could greatly reduce the tire and brake wear for our ICE forklift clients. For our electric lift trucks, Yale has applied a system to recapture energy into the lift truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy can then be reused. This specific process greatly lessens the models overall energy consumption.
Yale has been able to apply lots of innovative engineering methods which have helped to lessen 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 engineer their forklifts to be compatible with the latest in alternative power technologies over the years. The business has applied LPG option, electric battery units, clean diesel fuels. 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 effective battery chemistries and technologies, to be able to decrease overall energy use, reduce toxic material content and increase efficiency.
Yale is strongly dedicated to these green initiatives and they are reinforced by the company's participation in developing and setting new industry standards to implement these greener technologies in a safe and reliable way.
Recyclability is another key consideration in Yale lift truck design. Beginning at the design stage, the business actively selects materials for its forklifts keeping the recyclability factor in mind. Having broken down items 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 reduces our footprint.