Yale is a top manufacturer of zero emissions electric forklifts within the North American Market. The business was among the very first to start utilizing other control technology and the energy efficient AC motor. Yale's continued pursuit of improved energy efficiency is further improved by competitive testing. All these testing results showcase that Yale's 5000 pound electric rider model offers the best energy efficiency, or energy used per load moved, of any type of lift truck within its category within North America.
Green Innovations
Yale was able to introduce and develop a ground-breaking electronically controlled transmission which could greatly reduce the brake and tire wear for our ICE lift truck customers. For our electric forklifts, Yale has implemented a particular system to recapture energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy can then be utilized again. This process greatly lessens the overall energy consumption of the model.
Yale has been able to apply numerous innovative engineering methods which have helped to lessen the vehicles non-productive energy. These methods have helped to improve its drive train efficiency, hydraulic system efficiency and weight reduction. There are still patents pending 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. The company has applied clean diesel fuels, LPG option and electric battery units. This practice is being upheld most recently, with Yale being amongst the first in implementing working fuel cells in actual applications.
Through engineering teamwork, Yale has supported the implementation of many greener technologies. Additionally, we have initiated a new system of field validation testing, and analysis. Right now, we are investigating in more efficient battery chemistries and technologies, in order to lessen overall energy use, decrease toxic material content and increase productivity.
Yale has shown a great devotion to green initiatives that have been reinforced by the companies focus on developing new standards within the industry.
Another main factor in Yale lift truck design is recyclability. Beginning 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 keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our business and really decreases our footprint.