[VIDEO] Sound of Silence: Volvo Prototype Electric Hybrid Loader Demo

The super-quiet LX1 prototype electric hybrid wheel loader is designed to deliver up to a 50% fuel efficiency improvement.

Sep 19, 2016

During an event last week at its Customer Center in Eskilstuna, Sweden, Volvo Construction Equipment unveiled the LX1 prototype electric hybrid wheel loader. This super-quiet machine is designed to deliver up to a 50% fuel efficiency improvement. It is scheduled to go out on field test shortly.

Volvo Claims Up to 50% Fuel Efficiency Gain with Prototype Electric Hybrid Wheel Loader

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