Volvo Construction Equipment has announced that it will officially launch a range of electrified compact excavators (EC15 to EC27) and wheel loaders (L20 to L28) in mid-2020 and stop developing diesel-based equipment for the relevant models, fulfilling its pioneering commitment to future technology.
        This move will make Volvo Construction Equipment the first construction equipment manufacturer to usher in the era of electric compact equipment. Previously, Volvo Construction Equipment successfully launched a series of electric concept machines based on close cooperation with customers, and the market feedback was very positive. This move is also in line with the Volvo Group's strategic focus on developing electric business in all business areas.
        The first electric machines will be unveiled during the bauma exhibition in Munich in April, and will then be gradually promoted in other markets around the world from 2020.
       Although Volvo Construction Equipment also emphasizes that diesel internal combustion engines are still the most suitable power source for large equipment, existing electric and battery technologies are perfectly adapted to small Volvo equipment. With the current market research and development investment mainly focused on the rapid development of electric small wheel loaders and excavators, Volvo Construction Equipment is moving towards a future of small equipment without diesel engines.
       “By strengthening our leadership in electrification and providing sustainable solutions that help customers succeed, Volvo Construction Equipment is fulfilling its promise of 'building a better life together', said Melker Jernberg, President of Volvo Construction Equipment. "With the increasing maturity of technology, changes in customer behavior and the continuous improvement of relevant environmental regulations, now is the best time for Volvo's small construction equipment to enter the field of electrification. ”
        In the coming months, Volvo Construction Equipment will continue to release more news about electric equipment.
 

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        The Volvo Group is a world-leading manufacturer of trucks, buses, construction equipment, marine vessels and industrial engines, as well as providing customers with comprehensive service and financial solutions. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, the Volvo Group has production facilities and 100,000 employees in 18 countries around the world, with products covering more than 190 market regions. In 2017, Volvo Group's sales were approximately SEK 335 billion (approximately EUR 35 billion). Volvo Group is a public company and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm Stock Exchange.