Volvo Construction Equipment has partnered with Beam Global to allow Volvo dealers to bundle charging systems with a purchase of electric equipment.
Beam provides products for electric vehicle (EV) charging, energy storage, energy security, and outdoor media. The partnership involves the company’s EV ARC off-grid charging systems.
This joint offering enables construction sites to rapidly deploy EV charging, without the requirement for electrical work, utility grid connections, or fossil fuel generators, to power zero-emissions construction equipment that runs on the sun and does not generate a utility bill, according to Beam.
“The construction industry has the opportunity to future-proof its business against noise, carbon emissions regulations and volatile fossil fuel costs by adopting electric machines,” said Beam Global CEO Desmond Wheatley in a prepared statement. “By providing our sustainable EV charging systems alongside Volvo’s best-in-class electric machines, we are enabling that transition in the fastest, cleanest and most scalable manner available. We’re proud to partner with Volvo CE in electrifying the construction business.”
Said Ray Gallant, VP product management and productivity at Volvo CE in a statement:
“The Volvo CE line of zero-emissions construction equipment can now be charged with a zero-emissions energy source provided by the EV ARC. Beam Global shares our vision to electrify mobility worldwide, a critical step towards mitigating climate change and reducing noise and air pollution. The construction industry is ready for an energy transition that reduces emissions and improves machinery’s performance, longevity and usability. We’re committed to an electric future and view Beam Global as a strategic partner on this journey.”
The EV ARC system can be set up and ready to use in minutes, according to Beam. It is fully autonomous, meaning it generates, stores, and delivers electricity independent of the grid. Whether the project is in a remote nature preserve or a densely populated city with strict zoning rules, the solar-powered EV ARC can be deployed without any electrical work or permitting.
Source: Beam Global
