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Blockbuster! Caterpillar successfully demonstrates its first battery-powered underground mining truck

January 15, 2024

Recently,Caterpillar successfully demonstrated its first battery-powered underground mining Truck prototype.,The product further enriches the company's line of battery-powered and semi-automatic technologies for underground mining applications.。

The product was developed based on customer feedback and support from Newmont。The two companies are working closely together.,Committed to achieving Newmont's vision,That is to create a comprehensive interconnection.、Automation、Zero carbon emissions、End-to-end mining system。This product is similar to the one currently on saleCAT®(Carter)R1700 XE LHDBattery-powered underground mine Scrapers for use with,Will enable Caterpillar's first all-electric underground loading and transportation solution。

November 2022,

Caterpillar successfully piloted its first battery-powered 793 large mining Truck for use in surface mining。

Executive Vice President, Newmont

Rob AtkinsonExpress:

This milestone reflects the strong collaboration between the Newmont and Caterpillar teams.,Demonstrate the influence of the strong alliance of the mining industry。Combine the abilities and shared values of both parties,We worked together to achieve this milestone.,It highlights the strength of strategic cooperation between the two sides.。

President, Caterpillar Resource Industry Group

Denise JohnsonExpress:

This is a milestone for the entire Caterpillar team.,We work more closely with Newmont than ever before.,This provides more sustainable options for the underground mining industry。

Caterpillar also demonstrated its growing capabilities for driverless and automated driving.,This technology helps to improve the safety of mining.,As lowered in the dark.、Collision risk of moving heavy machinery in narrow spaces,And keep operators away from dangerous working environments.。In addition,These technologies can also improve productivity by increasing the visibility of mine dispatchers.,Ensure more consistent operation of manned and unmanned equipment。

JohnsonThe lady added:

Based on industry-leading driverless solutions for open-pit mining,Combined with our deep experience in underground mining technology,We will be able to enable our underground mining customers to significantly improve productivity and safety。

Go without stopping,The future is promising。

This presentation shows Caterpillar.

Recent achievements in sustainable mining。

Future,

Caterpillar will continue

Building a more sustainable mining industry

Products of surface and underground mining。