What’s Happening: Portable Electric, a leading manufacturer of emission-free portable power stations, has partnered with Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) to offer sustainable mobile charging solutions for construction sites. Volvo CE’s 245 North American dealer locations will now provide customers the option to bundle the Voltstack 30k Level 2 e-Charger with the purchase of Volvo electric equipment.
Why It Matters: The partnership highlights the companies’ commitment to sustainability and innovation in electrifying construction sites. By providing customers with a reliable and efficient mobile charging solution, they aim to reduce the environmental impact of construction operations and support the transition to a more sustainable future.
Key Points:
- The Voltstack 30k Level 2 Mobile EV Charger is a versatile, robust mobile charging solution catering to various electric equipment requirements, such as boost charging, setting up temporary charging stations, or providing recharging services when needed.
- With a 30 kW power output and an 80 kWh battery capacity, the Voltstack 30k Level 2 e-Charger will play a pivotal role in recharging Volvo’s ECR25 excavator, the L20 and L25 wheel loaders, and other electric construction equipment.
- The unit provides a source of silent, emission-free power on job sites and can be hybridized with a generator to provide off-grid power through its “Smart Hybrid” feature.
- Ray Gallant, VP Sustainability & Productivity Services at Volvo CE, and Scott Hardy, CEO of Portable Electric, expressed their excitement for the partnership and its potential to provide an efficient, sustainable, and off-grid mobile charging solution for Volvo electric equipment customers.
Bottom Line: The collaboration between Volvo CE and Portable Electric aims to provide an efficient and sustainable mobile charging solution for construction sites, reducing the industry’s carbon footprint and improving the overall environmental impact of construction projects. By bundling the Voltstack 30k Level 2 e-Charger with the purchase of electric excavators or wheel loaders, the partnership supports customers in their efforts to create more sustainable job sites.
