Kühtai 2 is a hydroelectric power plant that is being constructed in the Kühtai valley in Austria. Once complete in 2026, it will supply over 200 million kwh of renewable energy to the Austrian grid. At the heart of this mammoth project are machines from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE). …
Read More »First VOLVO EC380E HYBRID in Europe Delivering Promised Fuel Efficiency Savings
The first EC380E Hybrid excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) to be put to work on a customer site in Europe is already proving it can deliver big savings. The large hybrid crawler excavator is being used by Eichstetter GmbH at its gravel works in Fürth, Germany to extract …
Read More »Volvo CE Launches Mid-Size EC230 Electric in Europe
The first mid-size electric excavator by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is now available for select customers in Europe – delivering more sustainable operation with low noise and zero emissions. The EC230 Electric excavator, one of only a few larger-sized battery-electric excavators in the industry, has already proved successful in …
Read More »Volvo CE EC380E HR makes light work of demolition
A custom-made quick-change boom system on its Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) EC380E HR is helping German demolition and earthworks specialist Austen GmbH make light work of demolition projects, whatever the reach requirements. The toughest demolition jobs demand the ultimate in heavy-duty demolition machinery – and the Volvo EC380E HR, …
Read More »VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT EXTENDS ENGINE SERVICE INTERVALS TO 1,000 HOURS
Advancements in Volvo CE lubricant technology, coupled with new high-performance engine oil and fuel filters, cut engine service intervals and costs by up to 50%. Volvo Construction Equipment is releasing a new generation of fuel filters that extend service intervals to 1,000 hours across a wide range of machines. This …
Read More »CESAR ECV now included on all of the VolvoCE GPE range at SMT GB
SMT GB is the latest machine distributor in the UK to fit CESAR Emission Compliance Verification (ECV) as standard, to Volvo’s full range of GPE machinery, prepared at the company’s facilities at Immingham in Lincolnshire. The decision to begin fitting CESAR Security and ECV followed an industry-wide recognition of the …
Read More »Why Autonomous Transport Will Happen in Quarries and Light Mining First
Creating solutions capable of maximizing transport efficiency through advanced automation is the goal of an entire industry. For Volvo Autonomous Solutions, it’s likely to happen first in the controlled world of quarrying and mining. After developing steadily, step-by-careful-step, for more than 100 years, the automotive world is currently in the …
Read More »VOLVO CE PARTNERS WITH PROFESSIONAL FUTURISTS AND STUDENTS TO PRESENT VISIONS OF A POSSIBLE FUTURE
Volvo CE has unveiled a new project that furthers its efforts in “Building Tomorrow.” The company has partnered with professional futurists to gather their forecasts for the industries that Volvo CE’s customers work in, including construction, agriculture, mining and infrastructure. The company has also partnered with students from the Columbia …
Read More »Volvo CE Wins Sustainability Award from the European Rental Industry
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has scooped the Best Sustainable Rental Project of the Year Award for its Energy management, at the 2020 European Rental Awards. The awards, which are organized and judged by the European Rental Association (ERA), were announced yesterday, June 30, in the European Rental Awards event …
Read More »Five Ways to Get the Circular Economy Rolling at Your Company
The circular economy approach could help resolve the pressure that many manufactures put on the environment. Here Volvo Construction Equipment takes a look at five practical steps companies can take to help implement a circular economy system. 1. CLEAR VISION The shift towards a circular economy requires planning and guidance. …
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