Electrolux said that the vacuum cleaners sold in Europe this year will be 40% more energy efficient and save 730 gigawatt hours in electricity consumption compared to the product lineup from 2005. As explained by the company, this is equal to the yearly energy consumption of 200,000 households and emissions of 290,000 tons of CO2. The overall outlook is that Electrolux vacuum cleaners will use 58% less energy by 2018 while the performance gets better. The energy reductions have been possible thanks to a continued buildup of expertise in R&D and a cross-functional collaboration between R&D, sourcing and design experts. The Electrolux engineers have worked to optimize the efficiency in energy label grades in all cleaners in the EU range. Everything from platforms to motors and nozzles were reengineered so as to optimize the performance of the products. “We have done a great job reducing electricity consumption in our vacuum cleaners without compromising performance – commented Anna Eling from Global Product Line Floor Care -. In fact, our vacuums are more efficient, but now need less energy”. “With a focused effort in innovation and product development we can achieve substantial results for the better of the planet – added Henrik Sundström, Vice President Sustainability Affairs at Electrolux -. We are determined to continue to do our part for a more sustainable world”.
