Big Australian Gets It First Plug-in Trucks

Big Australian gets it first plug-in trucks

The Big Australian has taken delivery of its first pair of battery-electric trucks as part of a trial with Rio Tinto to see if the lower-emissions tech can stack up against diesel.

'Reimagining how we operate': Mining giants eye decarbonisation in the Pilbara - Mining Magazine Australia

Close up of electric charger. Image: husjur02/shutterstock.com  Australia’s biggest mining companies are trying something different. A collaborative on-site testing program is underway in the Pilbara: two battery-electric Cat 793 XE Early Learner haul trucks are now at BHP’s Jimblebar mine. The trial involves BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar. This joint effort is essential because the transition to electric haulage requires the development of sign…

Australia's first Caterpillar battery-electric haul trucks welcomed by BHP and Rio Tinto at Pilbara

Australia's first Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks are a recent addition at BHP's Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pilbara, marking the beginning of on-site testing, in collaboration with Rio Tinto, of Caterpillar's battery-electric heavy haulage technology in the region that powers the nation's economyThe two Early Learner trucks, provided through an industry-first collaboration between BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar, represe…

The first Caterpillar battery-electric haul trucks arrive at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine

Australia’s first Cat® 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks have arrived at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pilbara, marking the start of on-site testing, in collaboration with Rio Tinto, of Caterpillar’s battery-electric heavy haulage technology in the region that powers the nation’s economy. The two Early Learner trucks, delivered through an industry-first …

Caterpillar Electric Haul Trucks Arrive in Australia for BHP and Rio Tinto Trials

Caterpillar Inc. has delivered its first two Cat 793 XE battery-electric haul trucks to BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Australia. The trucks are part of a collaboration with BHP and Rio Tinto to begin on-site testing of the technology in large-scale mining operations.

Australia's First Battery-Electric Haul Trucks: Mining's Future

Introduction to Battery-Electric Haul Trucks Australia’s first battery-electric haul trucks have arrived in the Pilbara, marking a significant milestone in the mining industry’s push to eliminate diesel from iron ore operations. BHP (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) are collaborating with Caterpillar to trial two Cat 793 XE Early Learner trucks at BHP’s Jimblebar…