Strong demand in Europe and North America have helped Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) increase global sales by 11% in the first quarter of 2023. In Q1, 2023, Volvo CE has secured good profitability and a boost to its operating margin with continued demand in large infrastructure and construction projects – particularly in North America…

Volvo CE provided the first look at a pre-production model of its new EC500 excavator at the CONEXPO trade show in Las Vegas, North America. This is Volvo’s new generation of excavator, with improvements across cab design and operator interface, safety and productivity. A successor to the Volvo EC480E, the EC500 is a new 50-ton…

An advanced Short Range Remote Control solution designed by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and CE Engineering Solutions is opening up new opportunities for excavator operation – delivering increased safety, visibility and flexibility. Now offered on request on the EC250E, EC300E and EC350E excavators, the technology provides a powerful solution for customers working in dangerous…

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has developed a solution to convert the L120 wheel loader to electric – fulfilling market appetite for more sustainable solutions in the mid-size range. Developed in conjunction with partners – Parker Hannifin and converted by Volvo Group’s own CE Engineering Solutions – the 20-ton L120H Electric Conversion will be commercially…

Volvo Construction Equipment has launched their latest addition to its range of electric machines – and its first for the road segment – with the DD25 Electric asphalt compactor. The Volvo DD25 Electric will make its debut at this year’s CONEXPO trade show in Las Vegas. The newest addition to Volvo CE’s lineup of electric…

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has launched its ‘Collision Mitigation System’ for Wheel Loaders. This is an automatic braking feature that will put the brakes on if an object or person is detected in the way when working in reverse. The first system of its kind from any original equipment manufacturer (OEM), it also alerts…

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is investing into the future of its facility in Braås, Sweden, the home of its range of articulated haulers, as a signal of its commitment to lead the transformation across all products toward a more sustainable construction future. Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced its intention to invest SEK…

The patent-pending tool co-developed by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and Granfors Racing has been adopted by the FIA and is the first solution of its kind to be devised as part of motorsport’s electric transformation. The new racecar recovery tool is a unique solution in the world of motorsport and is the first of…

BRIO Builder’s newest range is a construction system featuring a wheel loader, hauler, and excavator, designed in close collaboration with Volvo CE to ensure they closely resemble their real-life counterparts, and all proudly sporting the iconic yellow livery of Volvo CE. This exciting new partnership is set to inspire the very youngest generation of budding…

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has started testing of the world’s first fuel cell articulated dump truck prototype, the Volvo HX04. The results of the project will provide important insights into the possibilities provided by hydrogen and fuel cells as Volvo CE continues research for its future product development programs. Besides battery-electric solutions, where Volvo…

In the latest step on its path toward carbon neutrality, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) becomes the first manufacturer to deliver a construction machine built using fossil-free steel to a customer. This demonstrates the fast-tracking of innovation to real-world solutions as companies across the value chain come together to drive change. The A30G articulated hauler…

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has invested in Dutch firm Limach, a manufacturer of electric excavators for the domestic market. The majority investment in Electric Special Technics B.V – which operates under the brand name Limach – complements Volvo CE’s long-term electrification roadmap and provides the opportunity to swiftly broaden the electromobility portfolio and add…

Demonstrating the potential of electric power on a global stage, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will become the Official Construction Equipment Supplier to the new fully electric FIA World Rallycross Championship (World RX). The three-year partnership will see Volvo CE put to work a mix of its electric construction equipment and its most sustainable solutions…

In a shared commitment to reduce its environmental impact, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making it easier for customers to reach their own carbon reduction goals with personalized plans. Taking advantage of its existing solutions and services, Volvo CE has developed a step-by-step approach with the CO2 Reduction Program to help customers realise their…

Volvo CE have kindly given us a summary of their ADT range – an overview of the background of the machines and the latest developments in their articulated haulers. From developing the first series manufactured articulated hauler more than 55 years’ ago, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is continuing to dominate the field, with articulated…

Volvo CE have recognised that there is no point in running electrically powered construction machinery if the infrastructure is not in place to support it – or the working practices altered to suit the machinery. The company is therefore carrying out a research project with partners to explore every aspect of the ‘electric ecosystem’ to…

It is a rare beast – and a large one at that. The first example of Volvo’s largest excavator, the EC950F has been delivered to Aitik – Sweden’s largest open-pit copper mine. Ore is mined using the machines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This requires large, powerful and productive excavators. There are…

There are plenty of remote jobs that need doing that many machinery operators would prefer not to.  Being able to operate their machinery from the comfort of an office whilst the machines are miles away in the freezing cold would be a massive bonus to many operators. So, Volvo Construction Equipment’s world first trial of…

With increasing shortages of staff across the UK, perhaps Volvo have come up with an alternative that might well work in the future.  A driverless, intelligent wheeled loader based on a child’s toy. This is the fully autonomous, battery-electric prototype by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) – the first real-world example of a self-learning concept…