Yale is a leading manufacturer of zero emissions electric forklifts in the North American Market. The business was amongst the very first to begin using 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 feature that Yale's 5000 pound electric rider model provides the best energy utilized per load transported, or energy efficiency, of any lift truck in its class in North America.
Green Innovations
Yale introduced and developed a ground-breaking electronically controlled transmission. This machinery really reduces tire and brake wear for our ICE forklift clients. For our electric trucks, the company has implemented a particular system to recapture energy into the lift truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy could then be utilized again. This process really lowers the models overall energy consumption.
Yale has used many innovative engineering methods to decrease 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
Yale has taken great strides to engineer their forklifts to be compatible with the latest in alternative power technologies over the years. The company has implemented clean diesel fuels, LPG option and electric battery units. This practice is being upheld most recently, with Yale being amongst the very first to implement working fuel cells in actual applications.
Yale has supported numerous greener technologies through engineering collaboration. Furthermore, we have initiated a new system of field validation testing, and analysis. Right now, we are investigating in more effective battery chemistries and technologies, so as to decrease overall energy consumption, reduce toxic material content and increase productivity.
Yale has shown a great dedication to green initiatives which have been reinforced by the companies focus on developing new standards within the business.
Recyclability is one more prime consideration in Yale lift truck design. Starting 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 things to be able to be sent for recycling greatly decreases our footprint and keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our company.