In the North American market, Yale is one of the biggest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts around. The business was amongst the very first to implement the energy efficiency of AC motor and control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of superior energy efficiency is further improved by competitive testing. All these testing results feature that Yale's 5000 pound electric rider unit offers the best energy utilized per load moved, or energy efficiency, of any forklift in its category within North America.
Green Innovations
Yale was able to introduce and develop an innovative electronically controlled transmission which could really lessen the tire and brake wear for our ICE lift truck clients. With regards to our electric forklifts, the business has applied a system to recapture energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy can then be reused. This process greatly lessens the unit's overall energy consumption.
Yale has been able to implement lots of innovative engineering techniques which have helped to lessen the vehicles non-productive energy. These methods have helped to improve its hydraulic system efficiency, drive train efficiency and weight reduction. There are still patents pending on the drive train efficiency.
Green Initiatives
Yale has taken great strides to engineer their lift trucks to be compatible with the newest in alternative power technologies over the years. Yale has applied electric battery models and clean diesel fuels and LPG option. This practice is being upheld most recently, with the business being amongst the first to implement working fuel cells in actual applications.
Through engineering teamwork, Yale has supported the application of numerous greener technologies. Moreover, we have started a new system of field validation testing, and analysis. Right now, we are investigating in more effective battery chemistries and technologies, so as to increase productivity, lessen overall energy use and lessen toxic material content.
Yale has shown a great dedication to green initiatives that have been reinforced by the companies focus on developing new standards in the business.
Another prime factor in Yale lift truck design is recyclability. Beginning at the design stage, Yale actively chooses materials for its lift trucks keeping the recyclability factor in mind. Re-using materials as much as possible and having broken down items to be able to be sent for recycling greatly decreases our footprint and keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our company.