Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) showcased a range of futuristic concepts and innovations: from electromobility to intelligent machines and total site solutions at the company?s Xploration Forum held recently at Eskilstuna, Sweden. Highlights at the event included: unveiling the LX1 prototype hybrid wheel loader ? a machine with the potential to improve fuel efficiency by up to 50 per cent, demonstrations of a prototype autonomous wheel loader and articulated hauler working together, and an electric site solution that showcased the new concept HX1 autonomous, battery-electric, load carrier. The electric site project aims to transform the quarry and aggregates industry by reducing carbon emissions by up to 95 per cent and total cost of ownership by up to 25 per cent. All of the innovations shown at the Xploration Forum are ongoing research projects that aren?t commercially available at this stage.

?In line with the Volvo Group?s vision to be the most desired and successful transport solution provider in the world, Volvo CE is committed to contributing to sustainable development,? commented Martin Weissburg, Member of the Volvo Group Executive Board and President of Volvo CE, at the international press conference held during the Xploration Forum. 

The innovations shown at the Xploration Forum were presented under the umbrella of ?Volvo Concept Lab? ? a new Volvo Group initiative. From now on, Volvo-branded companies within the Volvo Group will showcase their research and development projects under this technology communication platform.