Yale is a leading producer of zero emissions electric forklifts within the North American Market. The business was one of the very first to begin using the energy efficient AC motor and other control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of superior energy efficiency is enhanced more by competitive testing. These testing results feature that Yale's 5000 pound electric rider model offers the best energy used per load transported, or energy efficiency, of any type of forklift within its class in North America.
Green Innovations
Yale was able to introduce and develop an innovative electronically controlled transmission that could really lessen the brake and tire wear for our ICE lift truck customers. With regards to our electric trucks, the business has applied a 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 greatly lessens the overall energy consumption of the model.
Yale has used lots of innovative engineering methods to decrease non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, drive train efficiency and weight reduction. There are still patents pending on the drive train efficiency.
Green Initiatives
Over the last few decades, Yale has gone the extra mile in engineering their lift trucks to be compatible with all the latest in alternative power technologies. Yale has implemented clean diesel fuels, LPG option and electric battery models. This tradition is being upheld most recently, with Yale being amongst the very first to implement working fuel cells in actual applications.
Through engineering collaboration, Yale has supported the implementation of numerous greener technologies. Additionally, we have started 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 lessen overall energy use, lessen toxic material content and increase productivity.
Yale has shown a great commitment to green initiatives that have been reinforced by the companies focus on developing new standards within the business.
Another prime factor in Yale lift truck design is recyclability. Beginning 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 keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our company and really reduces our footprint.