Construction Machinery Middle East NewsConstruction Machinery Middle East News
    What's Hot

    South Korean firms to support reconstruction of Ukraine

    September 20, 2023

    Volvo upgrades its wheel loaders

    September 20, 2023

    Off-Highway Powertrain: At a different speed

    September 20, 2023
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
    • About
    • Subscribe
    • Media Pack
    • Contact
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
    Construction Machinery Middle East NewsConstruction Machinery Middle East News
    • News

      DEVELON launches array of new tracked excavators

      September 20, 2023

      Cummins hydrogen to power Terex front-discharge mixer

      September 13, 2023

      UAE to restrict heavy vehicles loads

      September 13, 2023

      Hoffman and Shurfah agree multi-decade green cement deal

      September 6, 2023

      Bobcat launches MEA-specific M-Series Backhoe Loader

      September 4, 2023
    • Features

      The thrill of a live heavy machinery sale

      August 2, 2023

      Mobilisation: A feat of strength

      June 21, 2023

      Long read: The rental revolution

      May 3, 2023

      DuBox shifts 85% of construction from its Saudi sites to new Rabigh factory

      March 22, 2023

      Breaking down barriers: FedEx talks diversity in logistics

      March 8, 2023
    • Videos
      1. Live Events
      2. News Videos
      3. View All

      Short Highlights | Construction Machinery ME Awards 2023

      June 12, 2023

      Highlights | Construction Machinery ME Awards 2023

      June 12, 2023

      Interview with Nabil Tawil | Access and Handling Summit 2023

      April 27, 2023

      Interview with Ashfaq Hussain | Access and Handling Summit 2023

      April 27, 2023

      Komatsu D155A-6

      September 2, 2022

      Komatsu PC500LC-10R

      August 2, 2022

      Komatsu GD705-5 motor grader

      July 1, 2022

      Video: PAC-MAN – Cat Style!

      November 15, 2020

      Interview with Amit Deshpande, Managing Director – Cummins Arabia

      July 5, 2023

      Interview with Ian Norton – Operations Director – Cummins Arabia.

      June 13, 2023

      Short Highlights | Construction Machinery ME Awards 2023

      June 12, 2023

      Highlights | Construction Machinery ME Awards 2023

      June 12, 2023
    • Digital Issue
    • Media Pack
    Subscribe
    Construction Machinery Middle East NewsConstruction Machinery Middle East News
    Home » Case wins Good Design Award for ‘Project Zeus’ backhoe loader
    Construction Machinery

    Case wins Good Design Award for ‘Project Zeus’ backhoe loader

    Anirban BagchiBy Anirban BagchiJanuary 18, 2021No Comments3 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn Email
    The CASE 580 EV Fully Electric Backhoe Loader
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    Case Construction Equipment’s ‘Project Zeus’ or 580 EV (electric vehicle) backhoe loader has won the Good Design Award for 2020 from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and Metropolitan Arts Press.

    The prestigious award, now more than 70 years old, recognises the most innovative and cutting-edge industrial, product, and graphic designs produced around the world.

    According to Case, the award recognised the “matching of the Case brand heritage via a product line that originated in 1957 with sustainability anchored in both clean operation (no emissions/elimination of diesel fuel) and the sharp and clean design of the machine itself”.

    ‘Project Zeus’ was also noted for its innovative lighting/backlighting design elements, its rugged and clean lines and contouring, a specialised metallic ‘Power Tan’ colour scheme, and a modern and intuitive user experience that combines traditional backhoe operation with specialisation related to electrification.

    David Wilkie, head of the CNH Industrial Design Centre, said: “The theme is born from combining the essence of Case heritage and the mission of sustainability into a clean and simple design. It is extremely practical and built around function while delivering distinctive design elements that communicate strength and progress. From the lighting to the colour and the way that the operator interacts with the machine. ‘Project Zeus’ represents the sustainability and forward-thinking of our industry.”

    Leandro Lecheta, head of construction, North America, CNH Industrial, added: “The electrification of construction equipment, and the focus on sustainable power sources and machine ownership/operation, are all driving forces for public and private fleet owners around the world. The Case 580 EV accomplishes this through the elimination of emissions, diesel and other fluids and components, while also delivering a machine design anchored in trusted Case backhoe performance — and our CNH Industrial Design Centre tied it all together with a clean, modern aesthetic that stopped people in their tracks when we introduced the machine at CONEXPO 2020.”

    From an operational perspective, Case says the power and performance of the 580 EV is equivalent to diesel-powered backhoes in the Case product line and provides considerably lower daily operating costs while also producing zero emissions — a motivating factor for utility and government contractors incentivised to work with equipment that leverages alternative fuels and lowers emissions.

    City governments and municipalities will also benefit from the elimination of emissions for working in urban environments and close to other buildings/people, as well as the reduced noise generated by the equipment, added Case.

    The 580 EV, the world’s first electric backhoe loader, has also won other industry awards and accolades as one of the best and most important construction equipment introductions of 2020, added Case. It is also the third Case design to win a Good Design Award in four years, with the others being the Case G Series wheel loaders in 2017 and the methane-powered concept wheel loader, Project Tetra in 2019.

    Case Construction Equipment CNH Industrial featurednews Good Design Award Project Zeus Sustainable Machinery
    Anirban Bagchi

    Related Posts

    South Korean firms to support reconstruction of Ukraine

    September 20, 2023

    Volvo upgrades its wheel loaders

    September 20, 2023

    Off-Highway Powertrain: At a different speed

    September 20, 2023

    DEVELON launches array of new tracked excavators

    September 20, 2023

    Job Story: Tadano ATC gets flexible to take on lift

    September 13, 2023

    Cummins hydrogen to power Terex front-discharge mixer

    September 13, 2023
    Add A Comment

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Popular News

    South Korean firms to support reconstruction of Ukraine

    September 20, 2023

    Volvo upgrades its wheel loaders

    September 20, 2023

    Job Story: Tadano ATC gets flexible to take on lift

    September 13, 2023

    Cummins hydrogen to power Terex front-discharge mixer

    September 13, 2023
    Advertisement
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
    Latest News

    South Korean firms to support reconstruction of Ukraine

    Volvo upgrades its wheel loaders

    Off-Highway Powertrain: At a different speed

    DEVELON launches array of new tracked excavators

    POPULAR TAGS
    appointments auctions awps bobcat Caterpillar compact equipment construction machinery construction technology coronavirus (COVID-19) cranes Doosan-Bobcat dubai equipment excavators featurednews featuredpost fleet Genie Heavy Lift infrastructure JCB
    © 2023 CPI Trade Media. All rights reserved
    • About
    • Subscribe
    • Media Pack
    • Contact

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    ×