Yale is a leading manufacturer of zero emissions electric forklifts within the North American Market. The company was one of the very first to begin utilizing the energy efficient AC motor and other control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of superior energy efficiency is enhanced more by competitive testing. These testing results showcase that Yale's 5000 pound electric rider unit offers the best energy used per load moved, or energy efficiency, of any type of forklift in its category within North America.
Green Innovations
Yale was able to develop and introduce a ground-breaking electronically controlled transmission which could really lessen the tire and brake wear for our ICE forklift customers. For our electric forklifts, the business has implemented a specific system to recapture energy into the lift truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy can then be used again. This process really lessens the models overall energy consumption.
Yale has used numerous inventive engineering techniques to reduce non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of 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 forklifts to be compatible with the latest in alternative power technologies over the years. The company has implemented LPG option, electric battery units, clean diesel fuels. This practice is being upheld most recently, with Yale being among the very first in implementing working fuel cells in actual applications.
Through engineering collaboration, Yale has supported the implementation of numerous greener technologies. In addition, we have initiated a new system of field validation testing, and analysis. Presently, we are investigating in more effective battery chemistries and technologies, in order to decrease overall energy use, reduce toxic material content and increase production.
Yale has shown a great devotion to green initiatives that have been reinforced by the companies focus on developing new standards within the industry.
One more prime consideration in Yale forklift design is recyclability. Starting at the design stage, the company actively selects materials for its forklifts keeping the recyclability factor in mind. Having broken down items to be able to be sent for recycling and re-using materials as much as possible greatly reduces our footprint and keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our business.