Yale is a top manufacturer of zero emissions electric lift trucks within the North American Market. The business was one of the first to start using other control technology and the energy efficient AC motor. Yale's continued pursuit of superior energy efficiency is enhanced more by competitive testing. These testing results showcase that Yale's 5000 pound electric rider model provides the best energy efficiency, or energy used per load transported, of any type of forklift in its category within North America.
Green Innovations
Yale introduced and developed an innovative electronically controlled transmission. This machine really reduces tire and brake wear for our ICE lift truck customers. For our electric forklifts, the company has implemented a particular system to recapture energy into the lift truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy could then be utilized again. This process really lowers the models overall energy consumption.
Yale has utilized lots 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
Yale has taken great strides to make their lift trucks to be compatible with the newest in alternative power technologies over the years. The business has applied electric battery units and clean diesel fuels and LPG option. This practice is being upheld most recently, with the company 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. Moreover, we have started a new system of field validation testing, and analysis. At the current time, we are investigating in more effective battery technologies and chemistries, so as to increase efficiency, reduce overall energy consumption and reduce toxic material content.
Yale has shown a great dedication to green initiatives that have been reinforced by the companies focus on developing new standards in the industry.
Recyclability is one more prime factor in Yale lift truck design. Starting at the design stage, the company actively chooses materials for its lift trucks 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 really reduces our footprint and keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our company.