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Volvo L25 Electric forms part of Swedish landscaper’s ambition for a fossil-free workplace

Sweden's first battery-powered wheel loader, the L25 Electric from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), is now on site at Solna Trädgårdsanläggning landscaping services to help create...

EC530E and EC550E - the 50-ton excavators with ideas above their size class

All-new machines are also a new size class for Volvo CE, offering a 25% boost in fuel efficiency and a range of advanced features to also deliver a 20% boost in productivity.

Volvo enhances and expands hybrid excavator range

Offering fuel efficiency improvements over conventional machines of 17%, Volvo has launched an all-new powertrain for its revolutionary EC300E Hybrid excavator – and introduced the...

First Volvo CE electric machines give an extra boost to Switzerland’s greenest city

Small but mighty electric compact machines from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) are being put through their paces by Swiss customers for the first time in one of the most sustainable...

Volvo CE boosts uptime with virtual Real-time Tech Support in the field

To diagnose and resolve potential machine issues even faster than before, Volvo Construction Equipment is enabling dealer field technicians to connect directly to their back office product...

Good performance sees Q1 sales increase 23%

Thanks to a strong recovery in the second half of last year driven by high activity level in the infrastructure segment and improved construction activity, Volvo Construction Equipment...

How and why do companies acquire equipment with operating time?

All over the world, there is a growing demand for machines that have been operated for a certain number of hours: companies are striving to optimize costs for fleet renewal and maintain the...

Volvo CE trains technicians in transition to electric machines

The shift to electrification requires more than switching to zero exhaust machines – the whole supply chain needs to be empowered to optimize these gamechanging construction solutions. To...

Upgraded Dig Assist suite of apps sets the grade in excavation precision

The Dig Assist suite of tools from Volvo CE has proven themselves able to deliver excavation accuracy in a fraction of the normal time. Now upgraded to include a host of new features, Dig...

Move more for less with the updated EC250E and EC300E from Volvo

With fuel efficiency improvement of up to 10% – combined with enhanced performance, control and easy servicing – the EC250E & EC300E from Volvo Construction Equipment are the team players...

Volvo CE and Volvo Trucks customer deliveries of all-electric products

Launching a new generation of zero exhaust emissions products, leading French contractor Eiffage has taken delivery of an all-electric Volvo FE Electric truck and a Volvo ECR25 Electric...

Pioneering electro-hydraulic solution significantly improving fuel efficiency in construction equipment

Volvo Construction Equipment and Finland’s Norrhydro have developed a digital hydraulic actuator that increases productivity while radically cutting fuel bills and CO2 emissions in...

Made in Hameln - 75 years of Quality Construction Machinery

Now celebrating its 75th anniversary, the Volvo CE Works in Hameln combines tradition with progress. The production site for pavers and rollers is synonymous with quality, innovation and the...

Why autonomous transport will happen in quarries and light mining first

Creating solutions capable of maximizing transport efficiency through advanced automation is the goal of an entire industry. For Volvo Autonomous Solutions, it’s likely to happen first in...

How to avoid common AdBlue issues

AdBlue can be quite the troublemaker when it comes to the influx of calls that the Volvo CE technical support team receives each day.

How to prepare your excavator for Spring

For those of us in the northern hemisphere, warmer weather – and a busy contracting schedule – is just around the corner. Here are a few tips to get your excavator in tip-top condition for...

2019 sees continued strong performance at Volvo CE

Market share gains in China and solid demand in North America and Europe helped sales rise 5% for the full year.

Volvo CE Customer Center now runs on biofuel

The Volvo CE Customer Center in Eskilstuna, Sweden, is paving the way for a sustainable future by running its demonstration machines on a renewable fuel, HVO.

Volvo EC200E vs EC220E: Which excavator is right for me?

Volvo Construction Equipment offers two crawler excavator models in the 20-25t class – the EC200E and the EC220E. Making the right choice between them will ensure minimum total cost of...

4 quick tips to prolong wheel loader life

Through careful daily inspections and maintenance, wheel loader operators can boost the uptime, productivity and service life of their machine.