[Important] Accelerating GX in the Construction Industry from Snow Country! "Electric Heavy Machinery Trial Project" Participated by Nishio Rent All Completed

Nishio Rent All Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, President: Koji Nishio), a subsidiary of NISHIO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., is pleased to announce the successful completion of snow removal operations in Tsumanuma Town, Niigata Prefecture, utilizing the VOLVO electric compact wheel loader "L25 Electric" that we possess. This project was conducted as part of the Ministry of the Environment's "Survey and Commissioned Work for Trial Use of Electric Heavy Machinery in Coastal Cleaning, etc. for Reiwa 7" and took place from December 2, Reiwa 7 to February 28, Reiwa 8. This initiative marks the first instance in Japan where electric heavy machinery has been experimentally operated for snow removal services by a local government. Nishio Rent All has been a pioneer in the industry, striving to achieve carbon neutrality in the construction sector by actively promoting the use of electric construction machinery and accumulating operational expertise. Our track record and knowledge in this field were recognized, leading to our participation in this crucial project in a snowy region, thereby contributing to the acceleration of Green Transformation (GX) in the construction industry.

Background and Objectives of the Project The objective of this project is to trial electric heavy machinery in snow removal work sites, verify its effectiveness, and utilize the findings for future policy considerations to further promote the adoption of electric heavy machinery in Japan. The Ministry of the Environment is working to build various model cases to promote the spread of electric heavy machinery, and in Reiwa 7, this project was implemented with the cooperation of Tsumanuma Town, Niigata Prefecture. In particular, snow removal operations in public facilities close to residential areas during the daytime require careful consideration of noise and exhaust emissions. Electric heavy machinery is expected to be an ideal field for maximizing the benefits of zero emissions and overwhelmingly low noise, and the realization of environmentally conscious snow removal operations will greatly contribute to both the preservation of the living environment for local residents and operational efficiency. ■Project Overview Project Name: Survey and Commissioned Work for Trial Use of Electric Heavy Machinery in Coastal Cleaning, etc. for Reiwa 7 Project Objective: To verify the effectiveness of electric heavy machinery in snow removal and promote its future adoption. Implementation Details: Snow removal operations (snow removal, scraping, collection, etc.) in parking lots and other areas of town-managed facilities Implementation Period: December 2, Reiwa 7 – February 28, Reiwa 8 Implementation Location: Town-managed facilities in Tsumanuma Town, Niigata Prefecture Machinery Used: 1 VOLVO electric wheel loader "L25 Electric" (Operating weight: approx. 5,000 kg, Battery capacity: 40 kWh) ■Results and Achievements of the Trial Operation Through the demonstration test, the following achievements and insights were gained: Positive Outcomes: ・Reduction of Exhaust Gas and Noise Achieved Reduced the physical and mental burden on workers and minimized adverse effects on surrounding trees and vegetation. It was confirmed that operations could be carried out with minimal impact on nearby residents, even in public facilities close to residential areas. ・Power Equivalent to Engine-Powered Machines Confirmed The instantaneous powerful torque unique to electric power demonstrated work performance comparable to conventional diesel engine machines in removing and transporting accumulated and compacted snow. ・Effectiveness Verified in Diverse Snow Removal Tasks The effectiveness of electric heavy machinery was confirmed in various snow removal tasks, including snow removal, scraping, and collection.

Operational Considerations: ・Securing Charging Equipment and Schedule Management It was found that securing sufficient charging equipment and devising schedules are necessary, as multiple snow removal machines operate simultaneously. Establishing an operational system for full-scale adoption in the future is a crucial challenge. ・Attention to Battery Consumption It was observed that battery consumption tends to be relatively faster when dealing with heavy, water-saturated snow. Checking the remaining charge before operation and planned charging are important.