In Pictures: Volvo CE Electric Excavator and Wheel Loader Deployed at National Wildlife Refuge

The zero-emission equipment supports trail building at Virginia's Occoquan Bay refuge without diesel exhaust.

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Battery-powered machines like the ECR25 Electric excavator reduce noise and emissions on sensitive refuge land.

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The electric excavator and wheel loader are charged by a Beam Global solar system rather than diesel generators.

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Solar charging infrastructure keeps the Volvo CE machines running with zero tailpipe emissions.

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Crews use the electric equipment to construct an accessible trail for visitors at the refuge.

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The deployment marks the first use of battery-powered Volvo CE machines in the National Wildlife Refuge System.

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Reduced noise from the electric fleet helps minimize disturbance to wildlife at Occoquan Bay.

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The zero-emission machines aim to cut diesel exhaust and its impacts on the refuge's habitat.

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Volvo CE's electric excavator and wheel loader bring quieter, cleaner construction to the refuge.

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