Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has achieved another step in its electrification strategy, delivering the first L90 Electric wheel loader to customers.
The milestone comes after the company’s fleet of battery-powered trucks surpassed 100 million all-electric miles in operation, marking a significant expansion of Volvo’s zero-emission footprint beyond the highway.
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The L90 Electric, first unveiled at last summer’s Volvo Days event, represents a major evolution in construction equipment. Featuring dedicated electric motors for both propulsion and hydraulics, the machine provides full power to both systems simultaneously.
The result is faster response times, improved efficiency, and shorter cycle times compared to conventional diesel models. It offers four to five hours of continuous operation in most applications and up to eight hours in lighter-duty settings, making it suitable for a wide range of job sites.
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Volvo’s announcement follows the recent expansion of its Shippensburg, Pennsylvania production facility, which now supports battery-electric construction equipment manufacturing. The first L90 Electric unit was put to work at a groundbreaking for a new data center, demonstrating its diesel-equivalent performance while delivering lower emissions and significantly reduced noise levels on-site.
The introduction of the L90 Electric underscores Volvo’s broader push toward sustainable industrial solutions, expanding its electric lineup from trucks and buses into heavy-duty construction machinery. The company’s growing range of battery-powered equipment highlights its goal to lead the transition toward cleaner, quieter, and more efficient job sites worldwide.
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