Volvo Construction Equipment Participates in Chinese Construction Machinery Expo... 'Unveils New Models Including Electric Excavators'

Volvo Construction Equipment's EC55 electric excavator (left) and EC230 electric excavator developed with the technology of Changwon Plant
[Photo by Volvo Construction Equipment]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] Volvo Construction Equipment Group announced on the 26th that it participated in 'Bauma China 2020' held in Shanghai, China.

Bauma China, held from the 24th to the 27th of this month, is Asia's largest construction machinery exhibition held every two years, showcasing the latest models and new technologies in construction machinery and equipment, construction vehicles, and building materials.

At this exhibition, Volvo Construction Equipment Group plans to target the Chinese market by unveiling new excavator products manufactured in China and e-mobility pilot models developed at its Changwon plant in Gyeongnam.

Volvo Construction Equipment introduced two new excavator models designed and manufactured locally in China to meet the increasing demand in the Chinese market: the EC380 Standard type and the EC380 Heavy Duty type. Along with these two models announced this time, Volvo Construction Equipment plans to sequentially launch a total of 10 models in 2021, aiming to dominate the Chinese market in the first half of 2021.

Additionally, through Bauma China, Volvo Construction Equipment unveiled various e-mobility models for the first time in the Chinese market, including two 100% electric excavators (EC55 electric excavator, EC230 electric excavator) and the EX03 prototype electric wheeled excavator.

In particular, the EC55 electric excavator and EC230 electric excavator are characterized by low noise, zero carbon emissions, high energy efficiency, and easy maintenance, and will undergo actual consumer testing in China. Furthermore, the EX03 prototype electric excavator includes several groundbreaking safety features, such as real-time video streaming of the front of the excavator, allowing vehicles behind on the highway to clearly see the front of the excavator while driving.

Volvo Construction Equipment also created a space where customers can experience Volvo's service policies, service benefits, and Volvo Financial Services in China all in one place, focusing on three key aspects: expertise, guaranteed uptime, and customized solutions to enhance customer productivity.

David Chen, Vice President of Volvo Construction Equipment China, said, "Through the automation and e-mobility projects unveiled this time, Volvo Construction Equipment has proven its capability to meet consumer demands in these fields going forward."

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