In the North American market, Yale is among the largest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric lift trucks around. The company was one of the first to implement the energy efficiency of control technology and AC motor. Yale's continued pursuit of superior energy efficiency is enhanced further by competitive testing. 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 type of lift truck in its category in North America.
Green Innovations
Yale introduced and developed an innovative electronically controlled transmission. This machinery really lessens tire and brake wear for our ICE lift truck customers. With regards to our electric lift trucks, Yale has implemented a specific system to recapture energy into the truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy can then be used again. This process greatly lessens the unit's overall energy consumption.
Yale has been able to implement many innovative engineering methods that have helped to minimize the vehicles non-productive energy. These techniques have helped to improve its 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 make their forklifts to be compatible with the newest in alternative power technologies over the years. Yale has applied clean diesel fuels, LPG option and electric battery units. This practice is being upheld most recently, with Yale being among the very first in implementing working fuel cells in actual applications.
Through engineering teamwork, Yale has supported the implementation of many greener technologies. In addition, we have initiated a new system of field validation testing, and analysis. At the current time, we are investigating in more efficient battery chemistries and technologies, to be able to reduce toxic material content, increase efficiency and decrease overall energy use.
Yale has shown a great dedication to green initiatives which have been reinforced by the companies focus on developing new standards within the industry.
Recyclability is another prime factor in Yale forklift design. Beginning at the design stage, the company actively selects 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 keeps environmental sustainability at the forefront of our business and really decreases our footprint.