Electric double-drum asphalt compactor
Volvo Construction Equipment introduces the DD25 electric compact double-drum asphalt compactor with zero exhaust emissions.
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| Volvo Construction Equipment introduces the DD25 electric compact double-drum asphalt compactor with zero exhaust emissions. |
It’s for small scale compaction projects including street repairs and patching, parking lots, driveways, municipalities and rental houses.
Its introduction is an important milestone in Volvo CE’s journey toward electromobility and its ambition to build a more sustainable construction future and is the first Volvo CE produced electric machine designed specifically for the asphalt industry.
It is an important milestone in Volvo CE’s ambition to reach net zero value chain greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 — as validated by the Science Based Targets initiative — and is part of Volvo Group’s target to have at least 35 percent of its total range of vehicles fully electric by 2030.
The electric driveline of the DD25 Electric is based upon the same proven architecture and components found on Volvo CE’s ECR25 electric compact excavator and L25 electric compact wheel loader, which are proving a success in a variety of applications and markets around the world.
Its zero-emission operation makes the DD25 Electric ideal for sensitive or urban environments with strict emission regulations and for organizations who are looking to meet their own sustainability goals. Zero tailpipe emissions also mean a cleaner and more enjoyable work environment for operators, site teams and passers-by.
Expected to operate for a full shift on a single charge depending upon the type of job and intensity of the work cycle, the DD25 Electric has the same charging solutions as the ECR25 electric mini excavator and L25 electric wheel loader, allowing customers to choose the right solution depending on the job. The machine comes with an integrated on-board charger which enables charging from zero to 100 percent in as little as three hours depending on AC power level. With an optional off-board DC fast charger, this can be achieved in little over an hour, and this also offers a practical solution to top-up the machine’s charge during the lunch break.
Combining the proven Volvo asphalt compactor platform with battery power, the DD25 Electric offers 24 kW of available power, 30 percent more than the conventional Volvo DD25B compactor. The result is a more responsive machine in terms of speed and vibrations, which performs better on grade, thanks to the size of its components, and better at high elevations, when compared to a diesel machine which loses power as altitude increases. It has
360-degree visibility and high-frequency compaction, which allows the operator to achieve a smooth finish asphalt surface with speed. Frequency can be adjusted from 3500 vpm/55 Hz to 4000 vpm/67 Hz as needed for different applications.
With no engine to service and electric components, batteries and motors all maintenance free, maintenance requirements are reduced too, saving customers time and money.
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