The battery-powered, electric vehicle design – referred to as E-Power – will target the ease of operation and performance level of the diesel-powered 310L Backhoe.
The design is intended to provide substantially lower daily operating costs, lower jobsite noise, enhanced machine reliability, and zero tailpipe emissions. National Grid is a leader in promoting clean energy solutions and will test the John Deere electric backhoe design in real-world conditions. This project is another stepping stone in John Deere’s backhoe innovation journey, intended to lead to subsequent electrification testing and design refinement.
The testing period will enable National Grid to expand its use of electric equipment on jobsites, reaffirming its commitment to leading the industry in the use of clean and resilient energy solutions. National Grid is one of only two energy companies in the US to add electric backhoes to their fleets. Decarbonizing transportation remains a challenge in the journey to net zero and bringing on more electrified heavy-duty vehicles and equipment will help make significant progress. John Deere is in early Phase I development of its electric backhoe.
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