Feature Project
Re:Generation Edition 02
Volvo pioneers a sustainable future
with an extensive range of electric machines
Courtesy of HKR Architects
Lovely Jubbly
industrial chic
The Trotters’ Nelson Mandela House may have disappeared but other landmark buildings are being brought back to life in Peckham – thanks to General Demolition. The South London area of SE15 is on the rise, enjoying a great sense of community, affordable accommodation, decent transport links and even a lovely park. 49-53 Glengall Road is part of this rejuvenation. Where once a 0.44 hectares complex of tired warehouse and industrial buildings stood, a new development of swish affordable housing is taking its place. This will include 170 residential apartments alongside 3,700m2 of retail and commercial space.
But as with the reimagination of that icon – Battersea Power Station – shows, there is still a place for industrial architecture in 21st Century developments. And so General Demolition’s remit included bringing down the structures – but preserving the historic front brick elevations and the 150ft brick industrial chimney. These features are being incorporated into the new design to ensure that it is in keeping with the heritage of the local area.
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Not only are we delivering real-world solutions for a more sustainable way of working, but we are also empowering customers with a wide range of choices to suit their needs.” “ Melker Jernberg, the company’s president comments:
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is leading the charge in the transition to electric machinery, as manufacturers increasingly focus on more sustainable solutions.
All three machines feature integrated on-board chargers, allowing them to repower from 0 to 100% in less than six hours. The L20 Electric can be fully charged in under two hours, using an optional fast external charger, while the ECR18 Electric and EC18 Electric can reach up to 80% charge in just 1.25 hours. Volvo dealers are equipped to calculate the expected operating time and provide the optimal charging solution based on customers’ specific activities.
With these electric machines, customers can work in noise-sensitive areas, during off-peak hours, and on low-carbon projects. To support customers in optimizing machine performance, Volvo CE has developed the Electric Machine Management Application (EMMA). This fleet management solution enables remote monitoring of electric machines, providing valuable insights into battery levels, remaining working hours, charging status, geographic location, and more. By utilizing EMMA, customers can enhance uptime and streamline operations.
Volvo CE’s commitment to a sustainable future and its extensive range of electric machines are helping to reshape the demolition industry. With its focus on practical solutions, customer empowerment, and technological advancements, Volvo CE is driving the transition towards a greener and more efficient construction sector.
With the introduction of three new electric compact machines—the L20 Electric, EC18 Electric, and ECR18 Electric— Volvo CE now offers the industry’s largest range of electric machines, giving customers five models to choose from.
Volvo CE has set an ambitious goal to achieve net-zero value chain greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. In alignment with the Volvo Group’s overall strategy, which aims to make at least 35% of its total vehicle range fully electric by 2030, Volvo CE is also investing in hydrogen fuel cell solutions and more environmentally friendly internal combustion engine products.
Volvo CE’s existing electric models, the L25 Electric and ECR25 Electric, have already made an impact in the market by combining power and performance with environmental sensitivity. The L20 Electric, EC18 Electric, and ECR18 Electric strengthen Volvo CE’s vow to shift its range of Volvo- branded compact wheel loaders and compact excavators to electric, and to discontinue the development of new diesel variants.
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