Yale is a top producer of zero emissions electric forklifts within the North American Market. The company was among the very first to begin using the energy efficient AC motor and other control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of enhanced energy efficiency is enhanced further by competitive testing. All these testing results showcase that the 5000 pound electric rider model made by Yale offers the best energy utilized per load transported, or energy efficiency, of any type of lift truck in its class within North America.
Green Innovations
Yale was able to develop and introduce a ground-breaking electronically controlled transmission which could greatly lessen the tire and brake wear for our ICE lift truck clients. With regards to our electric forklifts, Yale has applied a particular system to recapture energy into the lift truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy can then be utilized again. This specific process greatly lowers the overall energy consumption of the model.
Yale has been able to apply many innovative engineering methods that have helped to reduce the vehicles non-productive energy. These techniques have helped to enhance its 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 engineering their lift trucks to be compatible with all the newest in alternative power technologies. The business has implemented LPG option, electric battery models, clean diesel fuels. This tradition is being upheld most recently, with Yale being amongst the first in implementing working fuel cells in actual applications.
Yale has supported numerous greener technologies through engineering teamwork. Additionally, we have started a new system of field validation testing, and analysis. Presently, we are investigating in more effective battery technologies and chemistries, to be able to increase efficiency, lessen overall energy use and lessen toxic material content.
Yale is strongly devoted to these green initiatives and they are reinforced by the company's participation in developing and setting new industry standards to implement these greener technologies in a reliable and safe manner.
Recyclability is another key factor in Yale forklift design. Starting at the design stage, the company actively selects materials for its lift trucks 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 really decreases our footprint and keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our business.