GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Feb. 21,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of an
industry-leading ambition to advance its electromobility offering
with speed and reliability, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE)
has developed a solution to convert the L120 wheel loader to
electric - fulfilling market appetite for more sustainable
solutions in the mid-size range.
Developed in conjunction with partners – Parker Hannifin and converted by Volvo Group's
own CE Engineering Solutions – the 20-ton L120H Electric Conversion
will be commercially available for selected customers in
Europe during 2023. Using the
market recognized conventional machine as the base, which will
still be offered to customers, the electric conversion model will
deliver the same performance with the upside of doing so emission
free.
Partnership to accelerate climate action
Volvo CE understands that when it comes to delivering a carbon
neutral construction industry, we must act now. Which is why it
partners with CE Engineering Solutions and selected electromobility
partners to accelerate the availability of commercialized electric
solutions across all segments and applications. This latest
collaboration to expand its line of electric wheel loaders follows
Volvo CE's investment in Dutch manufacturer Limach, announced back
in June, to broaden the company's electric excavator portfolio.
This partnership approach, which allows for speedier
implementation to the market, happens in parallel with the
company's continued development of more electric solutions – like
the EC230 Electric, a 23-ton battery electric excavator, built on
Volvo CE's own advanced technology. Both approaches are needed if
the industry as a whole is expected to reach carbon reduction
targets, like Volvo CE has set out in its commitment to achieve net
zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 – with significant emission
reductions as early as 2030 – as part of the Science Based Targets
initiative.
Carl Slotte, Head of Sales Region
Europe at Volvo CE, says: "There is no time to wait – we need to
deliver solutions that allow our customers to achieve their
decarbonization goals. Change starts here. Our commitment to
partnership allows us to take a leading position in transforming
our industry, with electric solutions that are built to fulfil
market demand and tailored to suit the changing needs of our
customers. Working together, we are scaling up our portfolio of
electric machines, extending the versatility of our range and
transforming our industry towards a carbon neutral
future."
New driveline, new business model
The L120H Electric Conversion will be available this year.
Customers will benefit from a new business model, which makes it
easy to go electric.
100% power with 0% emissions
The L120H Electric Conversion delivers the same powerful
performance as its diesel counterpart, but with zero exhaust
emissions and near silent operation. These benefits combine to
offer enhanced comfort for both the operator and those working near
the machine.
Powered by 240 kWh batteries, it provides a runtime of
approximately five hours in most medium duty applications.
Consistent with Volvo's existing charging solutions, it is
estimated to charge from 0-100% in just 1.5-2 hours.
With the L120H Electric Conversion, customers can enjoy the
following features as standard: Comfort Drive Control, Load Assist
with On-Board Weighing plus radar detection with our new Collision
Mitigation System. In addition, the L120H Electric Conversion will
be supported by dedicated electromobility applications which allow
the operator to check battery and charging status and to preheat
the cab.
Depending on market demand, it brings the possibility to convert
existing customers' L120H wheel loaders to electric in the
future.
February 21, 2023
Journalists wanting further information, please
contact:
Anne Bast
Head of Brand, Marketing and
Communication
Volvo Construction Equipment
anne.bast@volvo.comTel: +46 16 5415906
For more information, please visit www.volvoce.com
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Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is a global leader in
construction solutions, delivering premium products and services
that combine power and performance with a more sustainable way of
working. We are a company driven by people and together we have a
purpose: To build the world we want to live in. Founded in 1832 and
with a distribution network across every major market, our many
dedicated experts around the world are fulfilling our shared
purpose through a focus on sustainability, electromobility and
services. As well as our expanding range of electric machines and
charging solutions, Volvo CE provides industry-leading haulers,
loaders, excavators and much more, all built to suit the demands of
our customers' varied construction and infrastructure needs. Volvo
CE benefits from being connected to the Volvo Group, which also
offers trucks, buses, power solutions for marine and industrial
applications, financing and services that increase our customers'
uptime and productivity. Through its holistic perspective, Volvo
Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable
transport and infrastructure solutions. For further company
information and to explore our values further please visit
www.volvoce.com
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