In the North American market, Yale is amongst the biggest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts around. The business was among the very first to apply the energy efficiency of AC motor and control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of enhanced 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 used per load moved, or energy efficiency, of any kind of lift truck in its category in North America.
Green Innovations
Yale was able to introduce and develop a ground-breaking electronically controlled transmission that could really reduce the brake and tire wear for our ICE lift truck clients. With regards to our electric forklifts, the company 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 really lowers the unit's overall energy consumption.
Yale has utilized numerous innovative engineering techniques to reduce non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of drive train efficiency, hydraulic system efficiency and weight reduction. There are still pending patents on the drive train efficiency.
Green Initiatives
Over the last several decades, Yale has gone the extra mile in engineering their forklifts to be compatible with all the newest in alternative power technologies. The company has implemented clean diesel fuels, LPG option and electric battery units. This practice is being upheld most recently, with the company being among the first to implement working fuel cells in actual applications.
Through engineering teamwork, Yale has supported the adoption 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 technologies and chemistries, so as to decrease overall energy use, lessen toxic material content and increase efficiency.
Yale is strongly devoted to these green initiatives and they are reinforced by the company's participation in setting and developing new industry standards to implement these greener technologies in a safe and reliable manner.
Recyclability is another key consideration in Yale forklift design. Starting at the design stage, the company actively chooses materials for its forklifts 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 really reduces our footprint and keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our company.