In respond to the call of “emission peak” and “carbon neutrality”, Sichuan Province issued a document at the beginning of 2022, calling for the electrification transformation of engineering construction equipment.

In this context, XCMG XE215E electric excavators were put into the Yibin-Panzhihua Expressway project. With its superior performance and zero-emission and zero-pollution advantages, it has become the pioneer of local green engineering construction.

Yibin-Panzhihua Expressway crosses three world-class hydropower stations and several active fault zones. There are many bridges and tunnels along the way and the terrain is complex, making it one of the most challenging expressway construction projects in China. XCMG XE215E electric excavator is responsible for the excavation and installation in this project.

Narrow tunnel requires high flexibility. In addition, with the increase of the tunnel depth, the water inflow also rises. Therefore, the construction equipment must resist the erosion of moisture all the time.

This was a tough challenge for excavators. However, XE215E was well prepared before entering the tunnel. Thanks to sufficient experiences of bridge and tunnel construction, XE215E electric excavator has undergone several upgrades to cope with the harsh construction environment.

The expert manufacturing process along with IP67 electrical protection standard has given XE215E a solid and resistant shell. The machine also comes with more than 30 safety protection measures, which can deal with unexpected situations in the tunnel at any time.

For the high dust working condition, XCMG XE215E electric excavator adopts positive pressure cab design, which can avoid dust particles from entering the cab and keep the air fresh.

Sichuan Transportation Construction Group, which undertook the tunnel project, tested the performance of the XE215E for several months. Mr. Wu, head of the material and equipment section of the project department, praised, “XE215E has flexible steering and convenient operation, and is suitable for tunnel construction.”

XCMG electric excavators represented by XE215E adopt large-capacity battery pack instead of fuel drive, which is a relief of cost pressure brought by the soar of international oil prices and also effectively reduces the carbon dioxide emission. Its application is a wise choice for cost reduction, efficiency improvement and energy conservation.

With the promotion of “double carbon” policy, the concept of environmental protection will take root in the future. XCMG XE215E will definitely lead the new round of manufacturing trend, showing XCMG's responsibility and commitment to low-carbon construction.