Zero emission electric powered lift trucks – Yale is one of the largest volume producers of zero emissions electric lift trucks in the North American market. The company is among the earliest adopters of energy efficient AC motor and control technology. Yale’s continued pursuit of improved energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing which shows that Yale’s 5000 lb. electric rider product offers the best energy efficiency (energy used per load moved) of any lift truck in its class in North America.
Environmentally friendly ICE powered forklifts - Yale has introduced spark-ignited models that already meet or exceed CARB 2010 (California Air Resources Board) requirements. According to testing reviewed by the EPA and the California Air Resources Board (CARB), our lift trucks rate among the lowest in exhaust emissions in the industry. Our diesels are becoming cleaner all the time as a result of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers to meet Tier III standards and to proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards. Additionally, we have engineered our Internal Combustion products for extended service intervals in order to reduce oil change requirements, reducing consumption of a nonrenewable energy source for our customers.
Green innovations - Yale developed and introduced an innovative electronically controlled transmission which significantly reduces tire and brake wear for our ICE lift truck customers. For our electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during braking and the lowering of loads. This energy is then reused, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. Through innovative engineering, we reduce non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, drive train efficiency (patents pending) and hydraulic system efficiency.
Green Initiatives – We have engineered our lift trucks to be compatible with the latest in alternative power technologies over the years, including electric batteries, LPG and clean diesels. Most recently, that tradition is being upheld, as we were among the first to use working fuel cells in actual applications. Yale has supported the adoption of greener technologies through engineering collaboration, analysis and extensive internal and field validation testing. Currently, we are investigating advanced, more efficient battery chemistries and technologies to reduce energy consumption, increase productivity and reduce toxic material content. Our commitment to these initiatives is reinforced through our participation in developing industry standards to adopt these greener technologies safely and reliably. Recyclability is also a prime consideration in Yale lift truck design. Right from the design stage, Yale actively selects materials used in its lift trucks with recyclability in mind.
