Yale is a leading producer of zero emissions electric forklifts in the North American Market. The business was one of the very first to start utilizing the energy efficient AC motor and other control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of better energy efficiency is further improved by competitive testing. All these testing results feature that the 5000 pound electric rider model made by Yale provides the best energy used per load moved, or energy efficiency, of any forklift in its category in North America.
Green Innovations
Yale was able to introduce and develop a ground-breaking electronically controlled transmission which can greatly lessen the brake and tire wear for our ICE lift truck customers. For our electric forklifts, Yale has implemented a system to recapture energy into the lift truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy could then be used again. This process greatly lowers the unit's overall energy consumption.
Yale has been able to implement a lot of innovative engineering techniques which have helped to lessen the vehicles non-productive energy. These techniques 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 making their forklifts to be compatible with all the newest in alternative power technologies. Yale has implemented LPG option, electric battery models, clean diesel fuels. This practice is being upheld most recently, with Yale being amongst the first to implement working fuel cells in actual applications.
Yale has supported numerous greener technologies through engineering teamwork. In addition, we have initiated a new system of field validation testing, and analysis. Presently, we are investigating in more efficient battery technologies and chemistries, to be able to increase productivity, lessen overall energy use and decrease toxic material content.
Yale has shown a great commitment to green initiatives which have been reinforced by the companies focus on developing new standards in the business.
Recyclability is another key consideration in Yale forklift design. Beginning at the design stage, the business actively chooses materials for its forklifts keeping the recyclability factor in mind. Re-using materials as much as possible and having broken down things to be able to be sent for recycling keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our business and greatly reduces our footprint.