Within the North American market, Yale is one of the largest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts around. The company was one of the very first to apply the energy efficiency of AC motor and control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of improved energy efficiency is further improved by competitive testing. These testing results showcase that the 5000 pound electric rider unit manufactured by Yale provides the best energy utilized per load moved, or energy efficiency, of any kind of forklift in its category within North America.
Green Innovations
Yale was able to introduce and develop an innovative electronically controlled transmission which could greatly lessen the tire and brake wear for our ICE lift truck clients. For our electric forklifts, Yale has implemented a particular system to recapture energy into the lift truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy can then be reused. This particular process really lessens the models overall energy consumption.
Yale has utilized many innovative engineering methods to reduce non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, drive train 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 making their lift trucks to be compatible with all the latest in alternative power technologies. Yale has implemented electric battery models and clean diesel fuels and LPG option. This tradition is being upheld most recently, with the business being among the first to implement working fuel cells in actual applications.
Through engineering collaboration, Yale has supported the implementation of numerous greener technologies. In addition, we have started a new system of field validation testing, and analysis. Right now, we are investigating in more effective battery chemistries and technologies, so as to decrease toxic material content, increase productivity and reduce overall energy consumption.
Yale has shown a great devotion to green initiatives which have been reinforced by the companies focus on developing new standards in the business.
Recyclability is one more prime consideration in Yale forklift design. Beginning at the design stage, the business actively selects materials for its forklifts 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 business and really reduces our footprint.