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two dedicated electric motors, one for
the drivetrain and one for the hydraulics.
Decoupling the subsystems has led to
higher efficiency in both the systems
and the entire machine. Both the ECR25
and L25 have onboard chargers that
enable overnight charging via a
regular household plug socket. A fast
charging option, requiring more powerful
grid access, is also available.
“The ECR25 and L25 are
revolutionary machines that
demonstrate Volvo CE’s commitment
to future technology,” says Scott
Young, director Electromobility and
Automation. “As the machines
are electric, no particulate matter,
nitrogen oxide or carbon dioxide
are released into the environment.
This, together with the fact that
they have extremely low noise
levels, makes them ideal for use in
cities and densely populated areas.”
From concept to reality
Volvo Construction Equipment has
unveiled two zero-emissions machines
– the ECR25 excavator and L25 wheel
loader – from its new range of electric
compact machines.
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The launch of the ECR25 and L25 follow
positive reactions to Volvo CE’s concept
machines over the past few years. This
includes the prototype EX2 fully electric
compact excavator and the prototype
LX2 electric compact wheel loader.
“While the ECR25 and L25 are
different machines, the learnings from
these research projects have helped to
build the foundations for the new range
of electric compact machines,” explains
Young. “The technology we have been
developing is now sufficiently robust and
this, together with changes in customer
behaviour and a heightened regulatory
environment, makes now the right time
to launch our electric compact machines.”
Now that the first electric compact
machines have been unveiled, a number
of machines will be used and tested
by customer’s in pilot projects before
production begins mid-2020.
Innovating for a sustainable
future
“Unveiling our first commercial electric
machines marks a significant moment
in Volvo CE’s journey towards building a
more sustainable future,” says Melker
Jernberg, president of Volvo CE.
“In line with the Volvo Group’s
strategic focus on electromobility in all
business areas, we are driving leadership
in electromobility and delivering
sustainable solutions that support
customer success. The electrification
of construction equipment will produce
cleaner, quieter and more efficient
machines – this represents the future of
our industry.”
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