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Volvo CE Electric Machines used on Federal Nature Refuge Project

Located just 20 miles outside the nation’s capital, the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge offers a sanctuary to wildlife and a place for people to explore nature. A battery-powered,...

Volvo CE Unveils CX01 Single-Drum Asphalt Compactor Concept at The Utility Expo

As a part of its continuous pursuit of ground-breaking machine innovation, Volvo Construction Equipment unveiled its CX01 single-drum asphalt compactor concept at The Utility Expo in...

Volvo Construction Equipment Announces First North American Electric Machines' Pilot Results

Volvo CE Battery-Electric Compact Excavator and Compact Wheel Loader are Viable Alternatives to Diesel Equipment for Fleets to Reduce Carbon Footprints.

Volvo to offer electric machine operating experience at Utility Expo

The future is now for electric construction equipment, and Volvo Construction Equipment will showcase the latest advancements in emobility at The Utility Expo with in-person and virtual...

Volvo Construction Equipment Introduces Two New Excavators in 50-Ton Class Size

Volvo Construction Equipment is entering the 50-ton class for excavators with two models — the EC530E and EC550E — that have digging and lifting forces normally found in 60-ton machines,...

Volvo CE Machines Win EquipmentWatch Awards for Highest Retained Value and Lowest Cost of Ownership

Construction industry insights provider EquipmentWatch has once again recognized Volvo Construction Equipment with Lowest Cost of Ownership and Highest Retained Value awards.

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

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 Construction Equipment Names 2020 Dealer of the Year and Uptime Dealer of the Year

Volvo Construction Equipment has named Alta Equipment Company its 2020 Dealer of the Year in North America. It also recognized Ascendum Machinery as its 2020 Uptime Dealer of the...

Volvo Construction Equipment Expands Parts Distribution Network in Western U.S.

The supply chain investment boosts Volvo’s commitment to being the number one uptime provider for construction equipment in North America.

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...

Volvo CE Expands Dealer Technician Training with New West Coast Facility

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is adding a West Coast technical training facility in the San Francisco Bay Area this summer as part of a larger initiative to invest in technical...

Volvo Construction Equipment Adds New EC380E Straight Boom Excavator to its Purpose-Built Demolition Tool Lineup

Volvo CE is adding to its demolition lineup with the new 38-ton EC380E Straight Boom excavator, which replaces the traditional boom-and-stick approach with a 23-foot straight boom and...

Volvo CE Adds Entry-Level Package for Compact Assist Intelligent Compaction System

Volvo Construction Equipment has redefined its Compact Assist offering for asphalt compactors with the launch of a new entry-level package.

Volvo Construction Equipment Extends Oil Change Intervals to 1000 Hours

Advancements in Volvo CE lubricant technology, coupled with new high-performance engine filters, cut engine drain intervals and costs by up to 50%.

Volvo Construction Equipment Adds Two New Short-Swing Compact Excavators in North America

Volvo Construction Equipment is boosting its compact excavator range in North America with two new short-swing models: the ECR50 and ECR58. The 5-ton ECR50 is a new entry for Volvo in North...

Volvo Construction Equipment to invest $4.3 million in North American technician training facility

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making a major investment in technical training facilities and programs with the addition of a $4.3 million training center in Shippensburg,...

Volvo CE Expands Wheeled Excavator Lineup with New EWR130E

Volvo Construction Equipment is launching a new mid-sized wheeled excavator, the EWR130E, which gives the shortest front and rear swing radius in its size class without compromising on...

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%.

The Volvo Group Creates Business Area Dedicated to Accelerating Electrification

The new business area Volvo Energy will strengthen the Volvo Group’s business flow of batteries over the life cycle as well as the customer offer for charging infrastructure. At the same...