Volvo Construction Equipment Unveils Next-Generation Construction Machinery and Equipment Solutions in North America

Industry Sustainability Enhanced with Excavators and Compactors Unveiled

Volvo Construction Equipment participated in 'CONEXPO 2023' held in Las Vegas, USA, from the 14th to the 18th, unveiling next-generation construction machinery and solutions preparing for a sustainable industry transition.

At this exhibition, Volvo Construction Equipment showcased sustainable future technologies under the slogan "Change Starts Here. Be Ready for It." These included electric excavators, electric asphalt compactors with charging solutions, and articulated dump trucks made from fossil-free steel.

Volvo Construction Equipment launched the 22-ton class mid-sized electric excavator EC230 Electric as a customized pilot product for the North American market. The electric asphalt compactor DD25 Electric, also unveiled at the exhibition, began online pre-orders in the North American market. This brings the total lineup of electric equipment available for online pre-order to six models. Development of mid-sized excavators and mid-sized wheel loaders is also underway.

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At the exhibition, Volvo Construction Equipment delivered the second construction machine made from fossil-free steel to North American customers, bringing the company one step closer to achieving its carbon-neutral vision. The A30G articulated dump truck made from fossil-free steel was developed in collaboration with Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB. This product reduces carbon emissions by at least 90% during the steel production process through the application of new technologies.

Volvo Construction Equipment also unveiled for the first time at the exhibition the EC500 large crawler excavator prototype, manufactured at its Changwon plant in Korea. The EC500 features a design reflecting Volvo’s next-generation excavator concept. Compared to previous models, it improves operator cabin design, operator interface convenience, safety, and productivity. Volvo Construction Equipment plans to begin mass production of this product at the Changwon plant starting in the fourth quarter, with a pre-launch in select markets including Korea.

Andrew Knight, CEO of Volvo Group Korea and Head of Excavator Operations at Volvo Construction Equipment, said, “At CONEXPO 2023, we created a platform to communicate industry changes and future directions by showcasing a diverse lineup of eco-friendly construction machinery.” He added, "Volvo Group Korea, as the group’s largest excavator production facility and a key production base for electric excavators, will continue to invest and support efforts to accelerate the industry transition."

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