Electric Construction Machinery on the Rise

 

Low-emission driving and working is currently one of the main development goals of the construction machinery industry, with an international focus on battery-electric drives.

 

The electrification of construction machinery is making quick progress. Last year saw a whole range of new products reaching the market as well.

 

Municipalities are considered the main driving force behind the use of e-construction equipment. In many major cities, there are regulations regarding the noise and emission values permitted for the machines used on certain jobs. This is where our quiet and emission-free machines can score, as well as in applications in buildings or tunnels.

 

Despite all the enthusiasm for quiet and at least locally emission-free electromobility: if emissions from construction equipment fleets as a whole are to be further reduced, other technologies must also be advanced. Prof. Geimer: “In addition to other hybrid solutions, there is currently a great deal of research being done on hydrogen vehicles with fuel cells, for example. One of the problems to be solved is the tank space, since hydrogen requires a significantly larger volume than diesel for the same energy content. Furthermore, we should keep in mind the possible use of CO2-neutral biogenic fuels—especially for the very large machines and vehicles."

 

“The road to zero emissions” will also be one of the central themes of bauma 2022.