Within the North American market, Yale is among the biggest volume producers of zero emissions electric lift trucks around. The business was one of the very first to adopt the energy efficiency of control technology and AC motor. Yale's continued pursuit of improved energy efficiency is further enhanced by competitive testing. These testing results showcase that Yale's 5000 pound electric rider unit offers the best energy utilized per load transported, or energy efficiency, of any kind of forklift within its class within North America.
Green Innovations
Yale was able to develop and introduce an innovative electronically controlled transmission that can greatly reduce the brake and tire wear for our ICE lift truck clients. With regards to our electric trucks, Yale has applied a particular system to recapture energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy could then be reused. This specific process really lowers the overall energy consumption of the model.
Yale has been able to apply many inventive engineering methods which have helped to reduce the vehicles non-productive energy. These methods have helped to enhance its drive train efficiency, hydraulic system efficiency and weight reduction. There are still pending patents 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 practice is being upheld most recently, with Yale being among the very first in implementing working fuel cells in actual applications.
Yale has supported many greener technologies through engineering teamwork. Furthermore, we have started a new system of field validation testing, and analysis. Currently, we are investigating in more effective battery chemistries and technologies, in order to lessen toxic material content, increase productivity and lessen overall energy consumption.
Yale has shown a great devotion to green initiatives that have been reinforced by the companies focus on developing new standards in the industry.
Recyclability is another prime consideration in Yale lift truck design. Starting at the design stage, Yale actively selects materials for its forklifts 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 business and greatly reduces our footprint.