3 Benefits Of Volvo Hybrid Technology

There is an increase in the demand for machines that are more cost-efficient. For this reason many manufacturers such as Volvo Construction Equipment, start to replace the traditional mechanical and hydraulic systems with new hybrid technology. The hybrid-electric drives improve the efficiency of the machines and reduce the operating costs significantly. With hybrid-electric drives, machines do not need large engines, they can use smaller diesel engines and can operate at efficient speeds. The energy that was wasted as heat is recovered by the hybrid-electric drives, which means there is no need for large cooling systems. However, the main benefit is the lower fuel consumption, which means that these innovative systems have a positive environmental impact and can save a lot of money.

Lower Fuel Consumption

As mentioned before, Volvo Construction Equipment offers heavy-duty machines with hybrid-electric drives that provide lower fuel consumption. Lower fuel consumption results in reduced carbon emissions. There is a continuing research about the diesel-electric hybrid drives, and so far it shows that there is an increase in the overall performance of the Volvo construction equipment with hybrid drives, and significantly lower fuel consumption. Aside from huge fuel savings and great performance, there is a great reduction in CO2 emissions as well.

Eliminate Axle Components

Volvo Construction Equipment deigns its machines with hybrid-electric drives with a purpose to eliminate the need for axle components, such as universal joints, differentials and driveshafts that are included in the traditional drives. Eliminating all axle components results in better fuel efficiency, and the hybrid-electric drive allows the engine to operate at near-constant rpm.

Increased Productivity

Increased productivity on the job site is contractors’ main goal. To satisfy the demands of its customers, Volvo Construction Equipment designs and manufactures machines with hybrid-electric drives. With new hybrid drivetrain and transmission, the machines from Volvo Construction Equipment are more efficient. The transmission system is an electric-parallel hybrid with controls that monitor the operating conditions and always choose the best combination of electric and diesel power for optimal performance with lowest consumption of fuel, noise and CO2 emissions. Another benefit of the new hybrid drivetrain is that it can generate high torque and can transfer engine power more efficiently.