‘More interest than you might believe’ in electric machines, says Volvo CE’s CEO

Neil Gerrard Senior Editor, Construction Briefing

13 March 2026

Volvo CE's electric L120 wheeled loader was among the company's ConExpo 2026 line-up.

Volvo Construction Equipment remains committed to battery-electric construction equipment and there is “more interest than you might believe”, according to the company’s president and CEO.

Speaking to the media during a press event at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026 in Las Vegas earlier this month, Melker Jernberg said that the company is taking a “multi-technology approach”, with battery-electric, internal combustion engine, grid-connected machines and more.

He said the company has now renewed a third of its entire…

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