Turkish construction machinery manufacturer Hidromek was won the German Design Award 2020 for its 100% electric wheeled excavator, Hicon 7W.
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Organised by the German Design Council, the annual awards have the intention of celebrating projects which have made pioneering contributions to international design/
The Hicon 7W, which has been described as economic, smart and eco-friendly, made its debut at Bauma 2019 and, due to having zero-emissions, is well suited to confined urban construction sites which usually have restrictions on emissions.
One of the Hicon 7W's standout safety features is a screen on the vehicle's rear that displays information to people behind it.
The latest award will sit well on Hidromek's trophy shelf alongside the company's 17 other awards, which include the German Design Award 2018 for its HMK 640 WL wheeled loader, and the 'Special Mention' in the 2017 awards for the HMK 600 MG motor grader.
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