With the world facing a reckoning over climate change, off-road vehicles like construction equipment have a role to play in building a cleaner future. Volvo Construction Equipment is leading the way in zero-emissions electric innovation, starting with the ECR25 Electric excavator and L25 Electric wheel loader.

This press event will showcase Volvo CE's progress in off-road battery electric vehicles through work on real-world jobsites. Participants will see the electric machines in action, learn about the findings from the EPA grant-funded customer pilots, and hear Volvo's vision for the future.

Representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the South Coast Air Quality Management District will speak about the importance of reducing emissions to benefit public health, and a customer will share their experience and expectations with zero-emissions equipment. There will be an opportunity for questions from in-person and virtual attendees.

As part of the machine demonstration, the electric equipment will be used to plant a substantial cork oak tree as part of the UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden's latest garden renovation highlighting the Mediterranean climate.

Participants will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the equipment and hear the surprising quiet of operating heavy equipment without a diesel engine.

Participants who have particular interest in the construction equipment industry should plan to join the deep dive into the project results and a roundtable discussion with customers who have used Volvo electric machines on their construction sites sharing their experiences from charging to operator comfort to productivity.

We hope you'll join us.



Volvo Construction Equipment was awarded a $2 million grant for a commercial pilot of the company's electric, zero emission excavator and electric wheel loader in California. The grant, administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District, is funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Targeted Air Shed Grant Program, which helps agencies develop plans and conduct projects to reduce air pollution in areas with the highest level of smog and soot in the United States. South Coast AQMD is responsible for attaining state and federal standards by improving air quality in the South Coast Air Basin of California

In-person participants can get up close and personal with the Volvo L25 Electric and Volvo ECR25 Electric, as well as taking the opportunity for one-on-one interviews. Virtual participants will watch a filmed machine walk around with a product expert.




Participants who have a deeper interest in the project results and customer experience are invited to stay this portion of the event. A moderated Q&A will dive into the real-world experiences of early adopter customers who tested the equipment through the grant project. This portion of the agenda will conclude with an open Q&A.

Yes, two parking garages on the UCLA campus are located near the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden. Details on free event parking will be provided to in-person participants closer to the event.


We will be monitoring event attendance to ensure appropriate spacing can be maintained. Mask usage is required indoors, including in the La Kretz Garden Pavilion. We will monitor the situation and provide updates should the situation change.


In-person attendees will have some time for ad-hoc interviews with speakers, product experts, and customers. Virtual attendees will have opportunities to ask questions and Volvo CE can support personal follow up as needed.


Yes, there will be a brief period for questions at the end of the initial press event, as well as an opportunity for more detailed questions during the deep dive and customer panel.


Yes, event playback will be available through the event site shortly following the event.


Virtual attendees are encouraged to make use of the event playback or request specific footage from Volvo CE rather than recording the event through the online interface.


A press kit with press release, photos, and video content will be provided. Additional photo and video can be provided to virtual attendees to supplement the press pack.


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For all other interview requests, follow-up questions, comments or more information about Volvo Construction Equipment, please contact:

Gregg Hennigan
Marketing Communications
Volvo Construction Equipment North America
greggh@2rm.com
Phone: 515-557-2233

Dave Foster
Corporate Communication
Volvo Construction Equipment Americas
dave.foster@volvo.com
Phone: 717-300-6104