{"id":5436,"date":"2024-07-22T17:10:39","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T16:10:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.constructionplantworld.com\/news\/?p=5436"},"modified":"2024-07-22T17:10:39","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T16:10:39","slug":"cnh-inaugurates-electric-compact-wheel-loader-production-line-in-lecce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionplantworld.com\/news\/2024\/07\/cnh-inaugurates-electric-compact-wheel-loader-production-line-in-lecce\/","title":{"rendered":"CNH inaugurates electric compact wheel loader production line in Lecce"},"content":{"rendered":"

Entirel<\/i><\/span>y<\/i> <\/i>designe<\/i><\/span>d<\/i> <\/i>an<\/i><\/span>d<\/i> <\/i>buil<\/i><\/span>t<\/i> <\/i>i<\/i><\/span>n<\/i> <\/i>th<\/i><\/span>e<\/i> <\/i>Pugli<\/i><\/span>a<\/i> <\/i>plant<\/i><\/span>,<\/i> <\/i>th<\/i><\/span>e<\/i> <\/i>electri<\/i><\/span>c<\/i> <\/i>compac<\/i><\/span>t<\/i> <\/i>whee<\/i><\/span>l<\/i> <\/i>loader <\/i><\/span>wil<\/i><\/span>l<\/i> <\/i>b<\/i><\/span>e<\/i> <\/i>markete<\/i><\/span>d<\/i> <\/i>unde<\/i><\/span>r<\/i> <\/i>th<\/i><\/span>e<\/i> <\/i>CAS<\/i><\/span>E<\/i> <\/i>an<\/i><\/span>d<\/i> <\/i>Ne<\/i><\/span>w<\/i> <\/i>Hollan<\/i><\/span>d<\/i> <\/i>brand<\/i><\/span>s<\/i> <\/i>an<\/i><\/span>d<\/i> <\/i>distributed <\/i><\/span>worldwide<\/i><\/span>.<\/i> <\/i>Wit<\/i><\/span>h<\/i> <\/i>thi<\/i><\/span>s<\/i> <\/i>thir<\/i><\/span>d<\/i> <\/i>electric-powere<\/i><\/span>d<\/i> <\/i>mode<\/i><\/span>l<\/i> <\/i>i<\/i><\/span>n<\/i> <\/i>th<\/i><\/span>e<\/i> <\/i>range<\/i><\/span>,<\/i> <\/i>CN<\/i><\/span>H<\/i> <\/i>reaffirms th<\/i><\/span>e<\/i> <\/i>crucia<\/i><\/span>l<\/i> <\/i>rol<\/i><\/span>e<\/i> <\/i>o<\/i><\/span>f<\/i> <\/i>innovatio<\/i><\/span>n<\/i> <\/i>i<\/i><\/span>n<\/i> <\/i>th<\/i><\/span>e<\/i> <\/i>developmen<\/i><\/span>t<\/i> <\/i>o<\/i><\/span>f<\/i> <\/i>high-performance<\/i><\/span>,<\/i> <\/i>environ- <\/i><\/span>mentally friendly solutions that serve people and the environment.<\/i><\/p>\n

The event also highlights the investments in advanced and sustainable infrastructure at the Lecce plant, as well as the plant’s central role globally.<\/p>\n

Turin, 3rd July 2024<\/p>\n

The production line for the new electric compact wheel loader was inaugurated today at the CNH plant in Lecce, Italy. The model, conceived and designed in the Puglia plant’s R&D centre, will be produced in CASE and New Holland liveries with the 12EV and W40X models respectively. From here, it will reach markets around the world, meeting the growing need for zero-emission machinery in the\u00a0 construction and agricultural sectors.<\/p>\n

Th<\/span>e ceremon<\/span>y wa<\/span>s hel<\/span>d i<\/span>n th<\/span>e presenc<\/span>e o<\/span>f institution<\/span>s fro<\/span>m th<\/span>e Pugli<\/span>a Region,<\/span><\/p>\n

includin<\/span>g Alessandr<\/span>o Dell<\/span>i Noci<\/span>, Councillo<\/span>r fo<\/span>r Economi<\/span>c Development<\/span>, and <\/span>Loredan<\/span>a Capone<\/span>, Presiden<\/span>t o<\/span>f th<\/span>e Regiona<\/span>l Council<\/span>, togethe<\/span>r wit<\/span>h th<\/span>e Mayo<\/span>r of <\/span>Lecce<\/span>, Adrian<\/span>a Pol<\/span>i Bortone<\/span>, an<\/span>d CN<\/span>H management<\/span>: Stefan<\/span>o Pampalone<\/span>, CNH <\/span>Presiden<\/span>t Constructio<\/span>n Segment<\/span>, Carl<\/span>o Albert<\/span>o Sisto<\/span>, CN<\/span>H EME<\/span>A President<\/span>, Fed- <\/span>eric<\/span>o Bullo<\/span>, CN<\/span>H Hea<\/span>d o<\/span>f Constructio<\/span>n Europe<\/span>, Cir<\/span>o Casapulla<\/span>, CN<\/span>H Hea<\/span>d of <\/span>Construction Product Development, Carlo Lambro, Managing Director CNH Indus- trial Italia S.p.A. and Guido Moscheni, CNH CE HR Business Partner.<\/p>\n

Th<\/span>e ne<\/span>w mode<\/span>l complete<\/span>s th<\/span>e company’<\/span>s rang<\/span>e o<\/span>f compac<\/span>t electri<\/span>c vehicles, <\/span>which already includes the two mini electric excavators produced in Cesena. CNH i<\/span>s thu<\/span>s respondin<\/span>g t<\/span>o th<\/span>e rapidl<\/span>y growin<\/span>g deman<\/span>d fo<\/span>r alternativ<\/span>e powertrains, drive<\/span>n b<\/span>y th<\/span>e need<\/span>s o<\/span>f metropolita<\/span>n an<\/span>d municipa<\/span>l areas<\/span>, mainl<\/span>y i<\/span>n Europe<\/span>, and th<\/span>e requirement<\/span>s o<\/span>f sector<\/span>s suc<\/span>h a<\/span>s agricultur<\/span>e an<\/span>d livestoc<\/span>k farming<\/span>, i<\/span>n search <\/span>o<\/span>f high-performanc<\/span>e ye<\/span>t silen<\/span>t an<\/span>d zero-emissio<\/span>n machine<\/span>s tha<\/span>t ca<\/span>n operate <\/span>safely indoors and near animals.<\/p>\n

Lecce plant increasingly central to CNH<\/b><\/p>\n

Th<\/span>e Lecc<\/span>e plant<\/span>, whic<\/span>h recentl<\/span>y celebrate<\/span>d 5<\/span>0 year<\/span>s o<\/span>f activity<\/span>, i<\/span>s on<\/span>e o<\/span>f CNH’s mai<\/span>n productio<\/span>n centre<\/span>s i<\/span>n Ital<\/span>y an<\/span>d EMEA.I<\/span>t occupie<\/span>s 600,00<\/span>0 squar<\/span>e metres <\/span>an<\/span>d house<\/span>s 7 produc<\/span>t line<\/span>s (whee<\/span>l loaders<\/span>, compac<\/span>t whee<\/span>l loaders<\/span>, backhoe loaders<\/span>, telehandler<\/span>s an<\/span>d moto<\/span>r graders<\/span>) fo<\/span>r 20<\/span>3 model<\/span>s an<\/span>d 489<\/span>6 different <\/span>configurations<\/span>. Productio<\/span>n volume<\/span>s hav<\/span>e grow<\/span>n exponentially<\/span>, markin<\/span>g a<\/span>n 88% <\/span>increas<\/span>e betwee<\/span>n 202<\/span>0 an<\/span>d 202<\/span>2 an<\/span>d a furthe<\/span>r 14<\/span>% i<\/span>n 2023<\/span>, th<\/span>e yea<\/span>r that <\/span>recorded the highest number of machines produced since its foundation.<\/p>\n

In parallel with investments in production capacity, CNH has implemented major infrastructure and environmental improvements. In 2022, an investment of around \u20ac13 million (part of the Converto project, co-financed by the Region of Puglia) enabled the installation of a new advanced painting plant and a new plasma cutting machine. The former has significantly improved product quality and reduced environmental impact through more efficient use of water. The new cutting machine has increased productivity, reducing waste and maintenance costs. Furthermore, the recent adoption of a photovoltaic system covering 40% of the production area confirms the commitment to sustainability and energy self–sufficiency of the production site. Also as part of the Converto project, CNH has invested in the construction of new rooms for testing electrified vehicles and for checking operations in extreme climatic conditions (-50\u00b0 to +50\u00b0).<\/p>\n

Alessandro Delli Noci, Councillor for Economic Development of the Region Puglia,commented on the relationship that links the plant to the territory: “This industrial complex has long been a reference point for many companies in Salento, which benefit from the allied industries linked to production and is also an important pole in terms of employment. We are happy that CNH continues to believe and invest in this important reality with products and projects of high technological content.”<\/p>\n

Th<\/b><\/span>e<\/b> <\/b>electri<\/b><\/span>c<\/b> <\/b>compac<\/b><\/span>t<\/b> <\/b>whee<\/b><\/span>l<\/b> <\/b>loade<\/b><\/span>r<\/b> <\/b>–<\/b> <\/b>Italia<\/b><\/span>n<\/b> <\/b>innovatio<\/b><\/span>n<\/b> <\/b>fo<\/b><\/span>r<\/b> <\/b>a<\/b> <\/b>sustainable <\/b><\/span>future<\/b><\/p>\n

The new electric compact wheel loader, which has been successfully presented at major international trade fairs such as ConEXPO in Las Vegas and Agritechnica in Hanover<\/span>, offer<\/span>s significan<\/span>t advantage<\/span>s i<\/span>n term<\/span>s o<\/span>f lo<\/span>w nois<\/span>e an<\/span>d zer<\/span>o emissions. <\/span>These characteristics make it particularly suitable for operating in closed environ- ments<\/span>, wher<\/span>e CO<\/span>2 emission<\/span>s ar<\/span>e no<\/span>t permitted<\/span>, o<\/span>n night-tim<\/span>e constructio<\/span>n sites <\/span>and in all applications that are sensitive to noise pollution. Furthermore, this type o<\/span>f machin<\/span>e guarantee<\/span>s hig<\/span>h performanc<\/span>e an<\/span>d lowe<\/span>r operatin<\/span>g cost<\/span>s tha<\/span>n diesel- <\/span>powered vehicles.<\/p>\n

Cir<\/span>o Casapulla<\/span>, Hea<\/span>d o<\/span>f Constructio<\/span>n Produc<\/span>t Development<\/span>, explaine<\/span>d th<\/span>e new <\/span>electri<\/span>c mode<\/span>l i<\/span>n detail<\/span>, emphasisin<\/span>g ho<\/span>w innovatio<\/span>n ha<\/span>s alway<\/span>s bee<\/span>n mad<\/span>e in Lecce<\/span>, an<\/span>d ho<\/span>w this<\/span>, i<\/span>n th<\/span>e cas<\/span>e o<\/span>f electrification<\/span>, entail<\/span>s a paradig<\/span>m shift<\/span>: ‘We <\/span>hav<\/span>e no<\/span>t jus<\/span>t replace<\/span>d th<\/span>e diese<\/span>l engin<\/span>e wit<\/span>h batteries<\/span>. W<\/span>e hav<\/span>e completely revise<\/span>d th<\/span>e design<\/span>, als<\/span>o drawin<\/span>g o<\/span>n technologie<\/span>s an<\/span>d calculatio<\/span>n techniques typica<\/span>l o<\/span>f th<\/span>e aerospac<\/span>e sector<\/span>. Firstly<\/span>, b<\/span>y lightenin<\/span>g th<\/span>e weight<\/span>, removin<\/span>g it <\/span>wher<\/span>e i<\/span>t wasn’<\/span>t needed<\/span>, i<\/span>n a reasone<\/span>d an<\/span>d calibrate<\/span>d wa<\/span>y t<\/span>o increase <\/span>performance and preserve the machine’s autonomy’.<\/p>\n

The weight reduction, also achieved thanks to the special “lattice” boom, has led to an improvement in tipping load: a light boom means weight is shifted to the rear and therefore greater loading capacity and stability. Another important innovation, borrowed from the top-of-the-range diesel models, are the electrohydraulic controls which, combined with the electric drive, make it possible to maximise the efficiency and the controllability of movements.<\/p>\n

The new electric model has a range of 3 to 6 hours depending on the type of application. Recharging can be done with the domestic power socket with the standard 230V on-board charger or with the optional fast charger, which can recharge the 23 kWh lithium-ion battery from 20% to 80% in just 1 hour, the duration of a lunch break, thus enabling continuous use throughout the working day. The new electric compact wheel loader, 100% Made in Italy, highlights CNH’s commitment to investing in technologies for the development of alternative and sustainable propulsion, while reaffirming the strategic centrality of the Lecce plant in the company’s production landscape. CASE Construction Equipment sells and supports a full line of construction equipment around the world, including the No. 1 loader\/backhoes, excavators, motor graders, wheel loaders, vibratory compaction rollers, crawler dozers, skid steers, compact track loaders and roughterrain forklifts. Through CASE dealers, customers have access to a true professional partner with world-class equipment and aftermarket support, industry-leading warranties and flexible financing.<\/p>\n

www.CASEce.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

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