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The next are two press releases from Volvo about new cleantech choices unveiled at its current Volvo Days 2024 occasion.
Volvo Building Tools (Volvo CE) is launching a brand new resolution to convey off-grid energy for compact electrical machines and different electrical gear on worksites. The Volvo PU40 is a cell energy unit with a capability of 40kWh and will probably be out there in Europe.
Entry to charging is without doubt one of the principal challenges that must be solved to make the transition to electromobility simpler. The Volvo PU40 Energy Unit is compact, moveable, and easy-to-use and might cost every part from Volvo compact electrical machines to different electrical gear on-site, corresponding to different manufacturers of compact electrical machines and gear like drills and saws.
Charging the PU40 might be performed through a low (6kW AC) connection to the grid, serving to to keep away from peak demand prices. Alternatively, quick charging through a 17kW DC charger is accessible. Volvo compact electrical machines might be quick charged utilizing the built-in 17kW DC charger or through a 3kW AC outlet. The AC outlet may also be used to cost non-Volvo compact electrical machines and different electrical gear.
Filip Brkljaca, Product Supervisor Charging Options at Volvo CE, mentioned “Thanks to an integrated 17kW DC fast charger, the PU40 enables recharging of Volvo compact electric excavators in as little as an hour, or two hours in case of the Volvo compact electric wheel loaders. It’s even possible to fast charge the compact electric machines whilst simultaneously slow charging the Power Unit. So, customers can recharge their machines quickly, safe in the knowledge that they are doing so in the most cost-effective way. And the machines will be ready to go again when needed, maximizing productivity on site. Being able to charge other electrical equipment with the PU40 is an added benefit.”
An illustration of how the PU40 is charged and prices electrical gear:
Weighing round 900kg and measuring 1200 x 900 x 900 mm, the Volvo PU40 Energy Unit is good for each cell and stationary use. Its small dimension and weight make it straightforward to maneuver across the website to wherever the machines are positioned. It may be simply transported for instance by the Volvo L20 Electrical and L25 Electrical machines utilizing pallet forks.
The Volvo PU40 Energy Unit is accessible in Europe via Volvo CE and approved sellers.
Complete electromobility options
The Volvo PU40 is the most recent addition to Volvo CE’s charging options for its rising vary of electrical machines and is a transparent signal of its dedication to offering clients with whole options. It follows the launch of the Volvo PU500 energy unit in January with its ~330-400kWh of capability. Extra options are within the pipeline.
Electrical machines are one a part of the puzzle relating to establishing fossil-free worksites. One other is dependable charging options. The Energy Unit is the subsequent step in Volvo CE’s ambition to decarbonize the development {industry}, serving to clients to adjust to environmental rules while guaranteeing a gradual and environment friendly provide of energy to allow them to get the job performed.
Final 12 months, Volvo CE additionally revealed the protocol for its 48 voltage DC energy provide to make it simpler for others to undertake and in an effort to facilitate an industry-wide frequent protocol to prevents clients needing totally different chargers for a multi-branded fleet.
In an extra transfer in the direction of a extra sustainable building {industry}, Volvo Building Tools (Volvo CE) has introduced three new electrical machines, including to its already vast providing of zero exhaust emission options.
The L120 Electrical wheel loader, L90 Electrical wheel loader and EWR150 Electrical wheeled excavator are the most recent highly effective improvements to be launched to the market and help clients’ fossil-free ambitions.
Unveiled for the primary time at Volvo Days 2024, they’re a cleaner, smarter alternative for purchasers trying to decarbonize their operations, decrease working price, open new enterprise alternatives and revel in a extra comfy working surroundings.
Mid-size marvels
With these electrical options, ranging in dimension from 15-20 tons, Volvo CE is increasing its providing into new segments. Additional, they’re empowering clients to work in low carbon zones and noise delicate areas, in addition to indoors with out the necessity for additional air flow methods and out of doors of normal working hours – because of the shortage 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 resolution for the trendy worksite. In addition 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 mentioned: “Our commitment to building a better world relies on us driving sustainable change across different equipment types and size classes. We already have dependable electric solutions out in the field across our compact portfolio and a growing part of our mid-size range. We are excited to continue delivering on this commitment now with three medium-sized zero-emission innovations, across new lines and sizes, all of which benefit from our industry-leading, high-performing electric technology.”
Excessive energy and lengthy runtime with L120 Electrical wheel loader
The primary to launch and profit from a 6-ton lifting capability, the 20-ton L120 Electrical wheel loader is a helpful accomplice throughout a number of purposes. These vary from building websites, ports and logistic facilities via to waste administration and recycling, city infrastructure upkeep and agriculture and forestry.
Throughout most gentle and medium obligation duties, the L120 Electrical can work a full day of round 5-9 hours on a single cost, relying on the appliance and surroundings. When it does have to energy up, it might 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 7 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 fall, 2024.
Versatility and operator consolation with L90 Electrical wheel loader
The primary electrical wheel loader in its class, the 15-ton L90 Electrical is a multi-talented resolution 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 methods, however enjoys a quicker response and shorter cycle occasions than standard fashions. For the L90 Electrical, that is largely because 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 roughly 4-5 hours of operation throughout most medium obligation purposes and a full working day in lighter purposes. Additionally much like its bigger brother, the electrical drive motor on the L90 Electrical recuperate power by appearing as turbines when decelerating, guaranteeing an extended runtime and brake life.
It could actually 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 markets in Europe in 2025.
Increasing into new class with EWR150 Electrical wheeled excavator
Volvo CE is increasing its electrical line-up with the primary electrical brief tail wheeled excavator, the 15-ton EWR150 Electrical. That includes the shortest tail swing in its class, it’s a compact resolution for inner-city use and confined areas. This multi-purpose machine, supported by a variety of attachments, is designed for a number of purposes throughout building, highway work, utility set up and landscaping. As a wheeled resolution it might shortly relocate or transfer on to the subsequent job website, bringing any required instruments on a trailer, saving time and transport prices.
Whereas different producers present transformed electrical choices for this machine sort, the EWR150 Electrical comes from the manufacturing facility – making it a considerably extra power environment friendly resolution 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 a protracted lifetime.
Vitality restoration capabilities corresponding 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 variety of elective quick chargers.
The EWR150 Electrical has been constructed to offer premium consolation because of an improved cab – a profit loved as a part of the 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 minimized entrance swing radius.
It is going to be out there from mid-2025 to pick clients in Germany, France, Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands.
Further help
All three electrical fashions will profit from the brand new My Tools digital device, serving to clients maximize uptime and handle the charging course of extra effectively with insights into battery standing, machine hours and energy consumption.
Like their standard counterparts, they’ll additionally profit from the Load Help and Dig Help suite of apps, a variety of matched Volvo Attachments in addition to companies and options to help optimum use.
For additional info on Volvo CE’s evolving line of electrical machines please go to: https://www.volvoce.com/europe/en/merchandise/electric-machines/
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