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"A fleet of all-electric construction machines from Volvo Construction
Equipment (Volvo CE) and Volvo Trucks has been undertaking demolition work in
Erlangen, Germany in what the Swedish companies describe as a world first.
German technology giant Siemens has been spending €500 million redeveloping its
Erlangen research centre since 2013 into the Siemens Technology Campus, and is
aiming for zero-emission and adhering to the highest sustainability standards.
There had been no thought, however, to making the deconstruction process
similarly emission-free, until Volvo CE and demolition specialists Metzner
Recycling got involved.
There were good reasons for considering using all-electric equipment for
demolition work, including nearby offices that would remain in use throughout
the work. The reduced noise levels of the electric machines therefore provided
a major advantage, minimising local disruption while maintaining productivity.
Relying solely on electric machines also eliminated the need for air filtration
systems and actually sped up demolition tasks.
According to Volvo CE, any initial operator qualms at the use of an
all-electric fleet of demolition machines were quickly erased, with feedback
pointing to their impressive power, responsive handling, and quiet,
emission-free performance.
The plug-in charging process – which replaced the need for traditional on-site
refuelling – also proved a hit and was backed by a custom on-site transformer
providing a direct connection to the grid and access to certified renewable
electricity."
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