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Press release

6/23/2021

Volvo CE celebrates International Women in Engineering Day

Engineering doesn’t have gender. That’s the message from female engineers at Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) this International Women in Engineering Day as it calls for more young...

Press release

6/21/2021

Volvo CE commits to Science Based Targets with approved carbon reduction pathway

In a pledge to reduce its carbon impact and help meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is announcing the scope of its Science Based Targets (SBTi)...

First Volvo CE electric machines in Switzerland - 01

Press release

6/1/2021

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...

News

5/25/2021

Electromobility Is Heading Off Road With Electric Construction Equipment

Electric car sales are increasing every year, more and more cities are using electric buses, and the first generation of electric trucks is hitting the highways — when it comes to...

Volvo CE takes big step towards a carbon neutral future with hydrogen Fuel Cell Test Lab

Press release

5/18/2021

Volvo CE takes big step towards a carbon neutral future with hydrogen Fuel Cell Test Lab

The opening of the first dedicated Fuel Cell Test Lab in Volvo Group, marks a significant advancement in the manufacturer’s ambition to be fossil-free by 2040.

Green construction equipment makes its mark in the desert

News

5/11/2021

Green construction equipment makes its mark in the desert

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is partnering with Baltic Sands Inc. out of Yucca Valley, California, to pilot two of its compact electric machines — the ECR25 Electric excavator and...

Volvo CE delivers its vision of the Factory for Tomorrow

Press release

5/6/2021

Volvo CE delivers its vision of the Factory 4 Tomorrow

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is occurring at a speed that has never been seen before. It has the potential to change everything. For Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), it’s an...

News

5/5/2021

Infographic: Electromobility Milestones

Volvo CE electric machines have come a long way and are set to last the distance with power, performance and care for the environment. But let’s look back at some of the key innovations that...

News

4/26/2021

Six ways the electric revolution is transforming the way we work

A quiet revolution is taking place. Electric machines are here. As well as being better for the environment, they’re also opening up opportunities for new ways of working, allowing...

Press release

4/22/2021

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...

Press release

4/12/2021

Electric customer pilot excavator arrives at customer site in China

Aluminum company Xinyuan has taken delivery of a pilot EC55 Electric excavator, designed by Volvo Construction Equipment specifically for the needs of the Chinese market, for the customer...

Press release

4/6/2021

Innovation has no gender: Volvo CE inspiring tomorrow’s female engineers

Following the discouraging news that it is around the age of 10 at which girls stop considering engineering as a potential career path, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) saw it as an...

Press release

3/25/2021

New marketing approach brings Volvo CE and customers closer together

In light of evolving customer behavior which has accelerated due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Volvo CE is announcing a new marketing approach aimed at even closer engagement with the company´s...

Press release

3/22/2021

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...

Press release

3/16/2021

Volvo CE sells a million machines in one year – its fastest yet for a new series

… a new series of toys that is. Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has secured its position as one of the most beloved branded toys, thanks to a gamechanging partnership with toymaker...

Press release

3/5/2021

Volvo L25 Electric gives winter the cold shoulder with eco-friendly city cleaning

The first electric compact wheel loader from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) – the Volvo L25 Electric – has been proving it can weather any storm by helping to keep the icy streets...

Press release

3/1/2021

Volvo CE to open new test and demo area dedicated to sustainable power, connectivity and autonomous solutions

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is distinguishing itself in the construction equipment industry by building the world’s first test and demonstration area for electric autonomous...

Press release

2/3/2021

Sales up 6% in Volvo Construction Equipment's 4th quarter 2020

Improved activity in most markets saw sales increase by 6% in the fourth quarter 2020, while the order book was up by 31%. 

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Press release

1/20/2021

First customers to order Volvo electric compact machines at Bauma 2019 take delivery

K Baugerød Anlegg and Veidekke of Norway, the first companies to place an order for the new Volvo ECR25 Electric compact excavator and Volvo L25 Electric compact wheel loader from Volvo...

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Press release

12/17/2020

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...