With the first fully battery-electric Liebherr A 916 Electric excavator, Cornelisse Elst has achieved a milestone in the Netherlands. For over 50 years, this family-run INFRA/GWW-sector company has been known for its quality, sustainability, and efficiency.
Cornelisse Elst is a specialized partner in various fields, including:
- Earthmoving
- Sewer construction
- Demolition projects
- Tank remediation
- Liquid-tight flooring
- Mechanical paving
- Green space maintenance
- Machine rental & transport
Cornelisse has long been committed to zero-emission earthworks, offering machine rental as part of its services.
A Fully Electric Excavator in Action
A Liebherr A 916 Electric, built by Urban Mobility Systems (UMS), was recently deployed by Cornelisse Elst on a roundabout project in Zeist.
Earthmoving remains one of Cornelisse’s core services, and they provide emission-free earthwork solutions across Gelderland and Utrecht.
Pieter Cornelisse, Director of Cornelisse BV, stated:
“This Liebherr 916 Electric was supplied by Wynmalen & Hausmann and electrified by Urban Mobility Systems.”
Innovative Battery Technology
The machine is equipped with:
- A fast-charging option
- A swappable LFP battery unit with 260 kWh capacity, ensuring 8 hours of safe operation
LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries are:
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Safe to use
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Non-flammable
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100% recyclable at the end of their life cycle
UMS works closely with OEMs to ensure that their electrification solutions align with industry standards. This marks another significant step forward in the sustainable transformation of construction equipment.Een door UMS gebouwde Liebherr A 916 Electric van Cornelisse Elst aan het werk op een rotonde in Zeist.
