In the North American market, Yale is one of the biggest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric lift trucks around. The business was amongst the very first to apply the energy efficiency of AC motor and control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of enhanced energy efficiency is enhanced further by competitive testing. All these testing results showcase that Yale's 5000 pound electric rider unit provides the best energy utilized per load transported, or energy efficiency, of any lift truck in its category within North America.
Green Innovations
Yale was able to introduce and develop an innovative electronically controlled transmission that could greatly reduce the brake and tire wear for our ICE lift truck clients. With regards to our electric 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 utilized again. This process really lowers the overall energy consumption of the unit.
Yale has used a lot of inventive engineering techniques to lessen non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, drive train efficiency and weight reduction. There are still pending patents on the drive train efficiency.
Green Initiatives
Over the last several decades, Yale has gone the extra mile in engineering their forklifts to be compatible with all the latest in alternative power technologies. The business has applied clean diesel fuels, LPG option and electric battery models. This practice is being upheld most recently, with the company being amongst the first to implement working fuel cells in actual applications.
Yale has supported numerous greener technologies through engineering collaboration. Additionally, we have initiated a new system of field validation testing, and analysis. At the current time, we are investigating in more effective battery chemistries and technologies, to be able to increase production, lessen overall energy use and decrease toxic material content.
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. Beginning at the design stage, Yale actively chooses 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 keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our business and greatly decreases our footprint.