Within the North American market, Yale is among the largest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric forklifts around. The business was one of the very first to implement the energy efficiency of AC motor and control technology. 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 offers the best energy used per load moved, or energy efficiency, of any lift truck within its category within North America.
Green Innovations
Yale was able to develop and introduce an innovative electronically controlled transmission that can really lessen the brake and tire wear for our ICE forklift clients. For our electric trucks, Yale has applied 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 process greatly lessens the overall energy consumption of the model.
Yale has utilized a lot of innovative engineering techniques to lessen non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of drive train efficiency, hydraulic system efficiency and weight reduction. There are still pending patents on the drive train efficiency.
Green Initiatives
Over the last several decades, Yale has gone the extra mile in engineering their forklifts to be compatible with all the latest in alternative power technologies. Yale has applied clean diesel fuels, LPG option and electric battery units. This practice is being upheld most recently, with the business being among the very first in implementing working fuel cells in actual applications.
Yale has supported numerous greener technologies through engineering collaboration. In addition, we have initiated a new system of field validation testing, and analysis. Currently, we are investigating in more effective battery technologies and chemistries, in order to lessen toxic material content, increase efficiency and decrease overall energy consumption.
Yale has shown a great commitment to green initiatives which have been reinforced by the companies focus on developing new standards in the industry.
Recyclability is one more key factor in Yale forklift 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 really decreases our footprint and keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our business.