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VOLVO L25 ELECTRIC GIVES WINTER THE COLD SHOULDER WITH ECO-FRIENDLY CITY CLEANING The first electric compact wheel loader from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) – the Volvo L25 Electric – has been proving it can weather any storm by helping to keep the icy streets of Cologne, Germany, clean and clear during the long cold winter.
The zero emissions L25 Electric plays a key role in Cologne’s winter service provision.
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he responsibility for keeping Cologne, Germany’s fourth largest city, looking its best falls to AWB Abfallwirtschaftsbetriebe Cologne GmbH. Its vital work in street cleaning and waste disposal ensure that not only is this cathedral city kept clean and safe, but that the surrounding Rhine area and its network of highways are kept open and safe for travellers all over the region. Around 700 employees are on hand to keep some 2,000 km of main road, 600 km of access road and 500 km of residential street free from snow and ice. Zero degrees, zero emissions For such a substantial task during the most challenging months of the year, AWB needed a partner that could play a vital role in its operations – one that could not only work with power and performance no matter the conditions, but also one that would limit its environmental impact with zero emissions. Which is why AWB chose
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the L25 Electric, through Volvo partner and dealership Swecon Baumaschinenen GmbH, to help in keeping its winter service provision moving from its new depot in the heart of the city. As well as being reliable, efficient and good value for money, the electric wheel loader was picked for the task because it produces zero exhaust fumes, low noise and low vibrations, making it an ideal solution for work inside a depot, without the need for a ventilation system. Sustainability has been a core objective at AWB for some time and the company is recognized as a pioneer of environmentally responsible initiatives within its industry. In addition, the company regards itself as a partner to the City of Cologne and is committed to continuously improving the quality of life for its citzens. As such, care is always taken to only employ vehicles and machines that are low emission.
