3 Drivers of Off-Highway Electrification

May 11, 2022
Antti Väyrynen of Danfoss Editron says there are three key factors driving construction equipment electrification.

Electrification is increasing in many heavy-duty off-highway mobile equipment applications, particularly in construction equipment. According to Antti Väyrynen, director of Off-Highway for Danfoss’ Editron division, key drivers for this shift are emissions reductions and efficiency improvements.

Both local and global emissions—including carbon and noise—can be reduced through the use of electric powered equipment which typically runs quieter and does not emit anything into the atmosphere during operation. Use of electric components which can be fine-tuned to application needs enable more efficient operation, as well as a reduction in maintenance costs, greatly benefiting end-users.

In this interview with Power & Motion, Väyrynen outlines the factors driving heavy equipment manufacturers toward electrification such as emissions and noise reduction benefits.

Additionally, the lower total cost of ownership for end users has become a key driver. Fuel costs, which can be quite high, are lowered or eliminated completely  depending on whether it is a hybrid- or full-electric machine. There is less wear associated with the electronic components utilized on these machines, reducing the amount of maintenance required. 

Proving the business case for electrification will be key to its uptake in the construction industry. Construction equipment is used for work and can be expensive to own and operate. Anything that can be done to bring down operational costs is helpful which will incentivize the purchase of electric-powered machines. 

Read more about Danfoss Editron's recent electrification project with Doosan

About the Author

Sara Jensen | Executive Editor, Power & Motion

Sara Jensen is executive editor of Power & Motion, directing expanded coverage into the modern fluid power space, as well as mechatronic and smart technologies. She has over 15 years of publishing experience. Prior to Power & Motion she spent 11 years with a trade publication for engineers of heavy-duty equipment, the last 3 of which were as the editor and brand lead. Over the course of her time in the B2B industry, Sara has gained an extensive knowledge of various heavy-duty equipment industries — including construction, agriculture, mining and on-road trucks —along with the systems and market trends which impact them such as fluid power and electronic motion control technologies. 

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