Forward of a full case research of Volvo’s new battery electrical automobiles which will probably be showing within the August 2024 version of iVT journal, we deliver you an outline of the most recent bulletins from Volvo…
Volvo Building Tools (Volvo CE) has introduced three new electrical machines, including to its already large providing of zero exhaust emission options.The L120 Electrical wheel loader, L90 Electrical wheel loader and EWR150 Electrical wheeled excavator are the most recent improvements to be launched to the market and assist prospects’ fossil-free ambitions.
Unveiled for the primary time at Volvo Days 2024, they’re a cleaner, smarter alternative for purchasers trying to decarbonise their operations, decrease working price, open new enterprise alternatives and luxuriate in a extra comfy working setting.
With these electrical options, ranging in measurement from 15-20 tons, Volvo CE is increasing its providing into new segments. Additional, they’re empowering prospects to work in low carbon zones and noise delicate areas, in addition to indoors with out the necessity for additional air flow programs and out of doors of normal working hours – because of the dearth of exhaust fumes and quieter operation.
Moreover, the machines boast a 65% power price discount on common, 30% much less upkeep and 0 engine-related consumables, making them an economical answer for the trendy worksite. Additionally they ship the identical, if not higher efficiency, than their diesel counterparts. And with much less noise, vibrations and warmth, operators report extra nice working circumstances, decreased fatigue and the flexibility to extra simply talk.
Elodie Guyot, head of electromobility gross sales for area Europe at VCE, says, “Our dedication to constructing a greater world depends on us driving sustainable change throughout completely different tools sorts and measurement lessons. We have already got reliable electrical options out within the area throughout our compact portfolio and a rising a part of our mid-size vary. We’re excited to proceed delivering on this dedication now with three medium-sized zero-emission improvements, throughout new traces and sizes, all of which profit from our industry-leading, high-performing electrical expertise.”
L120 Electrical wheel loader
The primary to launch and profit from a 6-tonne lifting capability, the 20-tonne L120 Electrical wheel loader is a invaluable accomplice throughout a number of functions. These vary from development websites, ports and logistic centres via to waste administration and recycling, city infrastructure upkeep and agriculture and forestry.
Throughout most mild and medium responsibility duties, the L120 Electrical can work a full day of round 5 to 9 hours on a single cost, relying on the applying and setting. When it does have to energy up, it could possibly cost from 10-100% in a single hour 40 minutes with a 180 kW DC quick charger or Volvo’s PU500 cell energy unit, and in seven hours with a 40 kW DC moveable charger, appropriate for in a single day charging.
The L120 Electrical will probably be rolled out throughout choose markets in Europe, Area Worldwide, India, Asia, Latin America and North America from This autumn, 2024.
L90 Electrical wheel loader
The primary electrical wheel loader in its class, the 15-tonne L90 Electrical is a multi-talented answer appropriate for a variety of jobs. These embody industrial materials dealing with, forestry, agriculture and landscaping, quarries and mining and waste and recycling.
Just like the L120 Electrical, it not solely has devoted electrical motors for propulsion and hydraulics, enabling full out there energy to each programs, however enjoys a sooner response and shorter cycle occasions than typical fashions. For the L90 Electrical, that is largely as a result of its Volvo-designed transmission, model new and purpose-built for the electrical platform, leading to optimum power effectivity.
Operators can simply entry capabilities and settings from the intuitive interface, which integrates the Volvo Co-Pilot and rearview digicam when fitted.
The L90 Electrical will final for about 4 to 5 hours of operation throughout most medium responsibility functions and a full working day in lighter functions. Additionally just like its bigger brother, the electrical drive motor on the L90 Electrical recuperate power by performing as mills when decelerating, making certain an extended runtime and brake life.
It will probably cost 0-100% in about 70 minutes utilizing a 150kW DC quick charger or PU500 cell energy unit, whereas its AC on-board cable can energy up in 6-7 hours for in a single day charging.
The L90 Electrical will probably be out there to pick out markets in Europe in 2025.
EWR150 Electrical wheeled excavator
Volvo CE is increasing its electrical line-up with the primary electrical quick tail wheeled excavator, the 15-tonne EWR150 Electrical. That includes the shortest tail swing in its class, it’s a compact answer for inner-city use and confined areas. This multi-purpose machine, supported by a spread of attachments, is designed for a number of functions throughout development, highway work, utility set up and landscaping. As a wheeled answer it could possibly rapidly relocate or transfer on to the following job web site, bringing any required instruments on a trailer, saving time and transport prices.
Whereas different producers present transformed electrical choices for this machine kind, the EWR150 Electrical comes from the manufacturing facility – making it a considerably extra power environment friendly answer than its opponents, offering decrease whole price of possession. The state-of-the-art batteries are geared up with a thermo-management system to make sure they continue to be on the optimum temperature to ship an extended lifetime.
Power restoration capabilities comparable to electrical touring allow a full day of labor on a single cost. The electrical Volvo wheeled excavator can then be powered in a single day by merely connecting its built-in on-board charger (32 Ampere) to a wall socket or wallbox, or in about one hour with a spread of elective quick chargers.
The EWR150 Electrical has been constructed to supply premium consolation because of an improved cab – a profit loved as a part of the brand new era excavator design and an replace in comparison with the diesel-powered EWR150E. It additionally enjoys extra efficiency and flexibility with additional attain, lifting capability and minimised entrance swing radius.
It is going to be out there from mid-2025 to pick out prospects in Germany, France, Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands.
Don’t miss out on iVT Worldwide August 2024 – The Electrical Difficulty – for an in-depth take a look at these machines that includes unique interviews with the specialists who helped to design and construct them.
