Electrification and automation technology leader ABB has developed the world’s first full range of hinged high-voltage connector backshells to improve cable-to-connector stability in heavy-duty electric vehicles. Continue reading ABB develops connectors for EVs that do the hard yards
Toyota has partnered with mining equipment manufacturer Komatsu to develop an autonomous light vehicle (ALV) based on the HiLux ute and specifically designed for mining operations, with the first trial at an operational mine site starting early next year. Komatsu’s Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) will be adapted for the HiLux, comprising advanced sensors, cameras, radar, … Continue reading Self-driving HiLux heads to the mines
CharIN (Charging Interface Initiative e. V.) has teamed up with the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), to create a new task force that will deal with the technological difficulties related to the compatibility of charging systems for zero-emission mining trucks, and help expedite their roll-out. The electrification of mining vehicles is seen as … Continue reading New mining task force launched to push electrification
Specialist title International Mining has reported that a Chinese manufacturer is working on a pure-electric haul truck for heavy-duty mining applications. International Mining, which covers news and developments related to global mining and minerals processing, says that the Xiangtan Electric Manufacturing Company (XEMC) is developing a lithium battery-powered version of its 108-tonne AC-drive rigid haul … Continue reading Pure electric for mine trucks
World’s largest hydrogen-powered haul truck now under development Mining multinational Anglo American has announced that it is partnering with Williams Advanced Engineering to aid in the development of its hydrogen-powered electric mining haul truck. The project is part of the global mining company’s ‘FutureSmart Mining’ concept, which aims to develop a sustainable approach to mining … Continue reading Hydrogen for haul trucks
