Bam calculates that the conversion of one paving machine to batteries will save 150 litres of diesel per working day. This equates to more than 93,000 kilograms of CO鈧� and 115,000 grams of nitrogen oxide tailpipe emissions.
Wirtgen and conversion specialist New Electric have replaced the Stage V diesel engine with an electric drive consisting of a fixed battery of 270 kWh and two electric motors. The electric asphalt paver can be used for eight to 10 hours on a fully charged battery. A second 270 KWh battery is supplied to enable the paver to work continuously if required.
Another paving machine manufacturer, Dynapac, is working with a different Dutch contractor on an identical initiative. Dynapac for VolkerWessels subsidiary KWS. 聽After a number of test projects last year, this electric spreading machine will be in full use in KWS projects in 2022.
Both Volker Wessels and Bam are claiming a 鈥榳orld first鈥�.
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