-September 22, 2021 at 7:49 AM Pacific Time
After nearly a year of pilot projects in Southern California, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) publicly demonstrated the performance and quietness of its battery-electric construction equipment. The results of the pilot were announced live in Los Angeles today, and there was also a live event where Volvo Construction Equipment's ECR25 electric compact excavator was displayed on the spot.
Volvo Construction Equipment is a subsidiary of the Volvo Group, which develops and manufactures equipment for construction and similar industries.
The origin of Volvo Construction Equipment can be traced back to Sweden in the 1830s. The founder of the company developed the first tractor for Scandinavian countries in 1913. The Volvo Group acquired the entity in 1950 and has been manufacturing construction equipment ever since.
Although most of the company's previous products were diesel-powered, Volvo Construction Equipment followed its umbrella company to integrate battery-electric options to support a zero-emissions future.
In 2019, Volvo Construction Equipment announced that it would no longer produce compact wheel loaders or compact excavators based on diesel engines, instead developing electric versions.
By the end of 2020, Volvo Construction Equipment has delivered electric construction equipment to French customers, starting with its ECR25 electric compact excavator.
Recently, Volvo CE has shared its experience since then through a pilot project in North America before its full launch next year.
In a press release issued at the same time as the live broadcast event in Los Angeles, Volvo CE shared new knowledge gained from the pilot project for nearly a year.
Volvo Construction Equipment has been testing its battery-powered ECR25 electric compact excavator and L25 electric compact wheel loader with multiple customers across Southern California to help accelerate the deployment of electric construction equipment technology.
According to Volvo Construction Equipment, the pilot project was an informative success. Its all-electric solution meets the high-performance standards of construction customers in various applications, as evidenced by recent test scenarios. Stephen Roy, President of Volvo Construction Equipment North America, explained:
The response of our customers to these machines proves that there is not only a demand for these types of machines in North America, but also in many markets. This further advances Volvo's vision of providing machines that meet science-based goals and our overall commitment to decarbonization.
Here are some key findings:
Looking to the future, Volvo Construction Equipment will apply these findings to the research and development of battery-electric construction equipment in the future.
The company emphasizes its focus on improving machine running time, optimizing on-board charging systems, and exploring alternative charging methods for construction sites where there are no existing charging channels. Volvo Construction Equipment is also committed to manufacturing more electric construction machinery.
The ECR25 electric compact excavator and the L25 electric compact wheel loader are now open for booking in North America. Volvo plans to start equipment deliveries in early 2022.
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