[VIDEO] Volvo Bringing Electric Drive Trains to Compact Excavators, Loaders

Volvo has committed to produce and sell electro mobility by 2020 in its compact excavator line from EC15 to EC27 and compact wheel loaders the L20 to L27

Jan 22, 2019

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