UK: Heidelberg Materials UK has introduced the Volvo L120 Electric wheel loader at its Nuneaton Packed Products site, marking the model’s first deployment in the country. The company said that the move is part of its broader decarbonisation strategy and follows investments in electric forklifts and vans. The L120 Electric has replaced a diesel-powered loader at the facility’s main bagging line, where it is used to transport sand and aggregates. Supplied by Volvo Construction Equipment with support from SMT GB, the deployment includes on-site charger installation and operator training to ensure efficiency and productivity.
“The L120 Electric is performing very well,” said Marian Garfield, sustainability director at Heidelberg Materials UK. “As well as being emission-free, it is eight times quieter than the diesel alternative and provides operatives with increased responsiveness and power. The battery run time has also been good, easily handling a normal 7.5-hour shift on one charge and with around 30% remaining.”