XCMG and Sany Group are focusing on increasing their presence in Kenya.
This is the first electric excavator to be put into production by an original equipment maker.
Sany hopes to sell 650 dump trucks and 200 concrete machines locally in three years.
The firm leverages its global car market success to attract construction executives.
Volvo CE is the first OEM to commit to an electric future for compact machines.
Growth will be driven by rising infrastructure development around the world.
The machine operates 1,312 feet underground with the machinist above.
Firm wants to help equipment operators to maximise their productivity.
This is a major step towards the future of electrified construction machinery.
Rhombus expects to sell 650 dump trucks and 200 concrete machines in three years.