Yale is a leading manufacturer of zero emissions electric forklifts in the North American Market. The business was among the first to start utilizing the energy efficient AC motor and other control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of superior energy efficiency is further improved by competitive testing. All these testing results showcase that Yale's 5000 pound electric rider unit offers the best energy used per load moved, or energy efficiency, of any lift truck in its category in North America.
Green Innovations
Yale was able to develop and introduce a ground-breaking electronically controlled transmission which can really reduce the brake and tire wear for our ICE lift truck clients. For our electric lift trucks, Yale has implemented a system to recapture energy into the lift truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy can then be used again. This specific process really lowers the overall energy consumption of the model.
Yale has used many innovative engineering methods to decrease non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of drive train efficiency, hydraulic system efficiency and weight reduction. There are still patents pending 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. Yale has applied LPG option, electric battery models, clean diesel fuels. This practice is being upheld most recently, with the company 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. At the current time, we are investigating in more efficient battery technologies and chemistries, so as to increase production, lessen overall energy use and reduce toxic material content.
Yale is strongly committed to these green initiatives and they are reinforced by the company's participation in setting and developing new industry standards to implement these greener technologies in a safe and reliable way.
Recyclability is one more prime factor in Yale forklift design. Starting at the design stage, Yale actively selects materials for its forklifts 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.