Within the North American market, Yale is among the biggest volume producers of zero emissions electric lift trucks around. The company was one of the first to implement the energy efficiency of AC motor and control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of superior energy efficiency is improved further by competitive testing. All these testing results showcase that the 5000 pound electric rider model made by Yale offers the best energy efficiency, or energy used per load transported, of any type of lift truck within its category within North America.
Green Innovations
Yale introduced and developed a ground-breaking electronically controlled transmission. This equipment really lessens tire and brake wear for our ICE forklift customers. For our electric trucks, the company has implemented a specific 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 really lowers the overall energy consumption of the model.
Yale has been able to implement a lot of inventive engineering methods which have helped to minimize the vehicles non-productive energy. These techniques have helped to enhance its drive train efficiency, hydraulic system efficiency and weight reduction. There are still patents pending 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. The company has applied clean diesel fuels, LPG option and electric battery units. This tradition is being upheld most recently, with Yale being among the first in implementing working fuel cells in actual applications.
Through engineering collaboration, Yale has supported the application of numerous greener technologies. In addition, we have initiated a new system of field validation testing, and analysis. Right now, we are investigating in more effective battery chemistries and technologies, to be able to decrease overall energy use, decrease toxic material content and increase productivity.
Yale has shown a great dedication to green initiatives that have been reinforced by the companies focus on developing new standards within the industry.
Another prime factor in Yale lift truck design is recyclability. Beginning at the design stage, Yale actively selects materials for its forklifts 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 greatly decreases our footprint.