Caterpillar is built to last through a century of innovation，It also keeps it going.“Help customers build a better place、A more sustainable world”。
The impact of artificial intelligence is permeating all aspects of society.，“Energy saving and emission reduction”It has also become one of the key words of production and manufacturing.。How to launch intelligence、Green、Sustainable products and solutions，Supporting Customer Success in the Energy Transition and Digital Revolution，It is a problem that enterprises must think about and face.。
In the equipment manufacturing industry，Which enterprise is representative?？Global authoritative construction machinery information provider UKKHLPeriodically issued by the Group“Top 50 Global Construction Machinery Manufacturers”In the leaderboard，Caterpillar has been at the top of the list for years.。Founded in 1925, the company is a world-renowned construction machinery.、Mining equipment、Non-road diesel and natural gas engines、Industrial Gas Turbine、Manufacturer of diesel-electric locomotives。Caterpillar's operations in China began in 1975.，It currently has about 20 manufacturing plants in China.。
Sustainable innovation is what drives Caterpillar。In the course of nearly a hundred years of development，Caterpillar has always positioned itself as“Innovative enterprises”。Yang Chengjian, senior vice president of Caterpillar Global, said.：“Innovation has always been Caterpillar'sDNA，It is the foundation of an enterprise.，Is the key to survival and competition.。”
The last 20 years，Caterpillar has invested more than $30 billion globally in research and development。In recent years，Caterpillar Continues to Drive Driverless、Alternative fuels、Interconnection and digitization、Major investment in electrification——Innovation Drives Caterpillar's Continued Growth。
Driverless：More than 630 devices run a total of 2.300 million kilometers
Unmanned driving technology is one of the hot areas with the most potential and market.，It has attracted the attention of major global automakers and technology giants.。
What is not publicly known is that，Caterpillar launched its first driverless Truck prototype back in 1996.。With nearly 30 years of in-depth exploration and practice，Caterpillar now has a fleet of driverless Trucks totaling more than 630 units.。So far，These driverless Trucks have helped customers worldwide transport more than 7.5 billion tons of material.，Equivalent to nearly 1,100 Pyramids of Khufu。
Cat Mine Star is a more comprehensive mining industry.、One of a comprehensive portfolio of technologies
In the field of mining，Unmanned operation is becoming the direction of industry development.，Among them, the driverless mine car is the pioneer and focus of the unmanned operation of mines.。Cat® MineStar™（Star of the mine™）The mining industry is more comprehensive.、One of a comprehensive portfolio of technologies。Late 2023，Caterpillar and Freeport-McMoRan（FCX）Achieve cooperation，Baghdad, Arizona, USA（Bagdad）33 in the copper mineCat（Carter）793 trucksCat MineStar™ CommandApplication，Turn the entire fleet into driverless Vehicles。Integrates the essence of Caterpillar's multiple mining technologies（Uch as fleet management、Machine guidance、Target detection, etc）YesCat Command，Can be based on actual needs，Achieve fully automated or semi-automated operation，Or set up a remote controlled mining system。
Caterpillar's driverless technology application scenarios are not limited to a single device，Its driverless product portfolio has expanded from transport trucks to mining Sprinklers.、Rig、Bulldozer、Wheel Loaders and underground loaders，And semi-automatic and remote control technologies for various industries。
Alternative fuels：Work from the source，Save money and reduce emissions
According to a report released by the Global Energy Internet Development Cooperation Organization,，The global energy transformation has entered a critical period.。As total investment in the global energy market breaks the trillion dollar mark，Energy transformation has become a major challenge facing all walks of life.。Provide security for users、Sustainable、Cost-effective energy equipment and solutions，Has been the focus of Caterpillar in recent years.。
Low-carbon fuels can reduce greenhouse gas emissions at source.，But also has stronger adaptability.，It can be applied to almost the whole industry.，Therefore, it has become an important choice for all walks of life to achieve their own emission reduction goals.。
At present，All Cat diesel engines can use 100%Hydrogenated vegetable oil，Gas turbines can be used up to 100%Hydrogen fuel。Many Caterpillar products can run on low carbon intensity fuel，Uch as biodiesel、Renewable Diesel and Biogas。
Cat gas turbines can be used up to 100%Hydrogen fuel
While reducing emissions，Some Caterpillar products can also save more money.。For example，It uses dynamic gas mixing（DGB）The engine of technology，Not only is the diesel substitution rate up to 85 percent%，Associated gas escaping from the oil and gas site may also be used（Usually burned directly or vented to the atmospheric）。Compared to conventional diesel engines，In practical application scenarios，Up to 50% less equipment using this technology%Greenhouse gas emissions，Up to 40% savings%The cost of fuel。
Early 2024，Caterpillar partners with Microsoft and Ballard Power Systems，Demonstrated that the use of large hydrogen fuel cells for data centers provides reliable、Feasibility of a sustainable backup power supply。Test equipment successfully ensures uninterrupted power supply，To meet 99.999%Continuous run time requirement for。At the same time，The demonstration project verifies the performance of the hydrogen fuel cell power system in extreme conditions such as high altitude and subfreezing temperatures.。
Interconnection and digitization：A global fleet of 1.5 million connected devices
Artificial intelligence、Internet of Things、Blockchain and other information technologies are injecting new momentum into the global economy，Connected and digital is Caterpillar's partnership with its dealers、Areas that provide great value to customers。
At present，More than 1.5 million Caterpillar devices are connected，Almost all new devices are delivered to customers with connected technology already on board。Connected device data helps customers operate their fleets more efficiently，Reduce fuel consumption and unplanned downtime while increasing productivity，Fully improve equipment utilization。Caterpillar's equipment service solutions help customers monitor equipment status，Detect potential problems and alert customers to take action before they fail，This improves safety and productivity。
More than 1.5 million Caterpillar devices are now connected
At the same time，Subject to the customer's permission and compliance with relevant laws and regulations，Data collected by Caterpillar Internet-based devices，Combine parts purchase history with actual usage of customer equipment，Predictive recommendations for parts required by the customer。
Caterpillar believes，Artificial intelligence（AI）Will revolutionize the way people interact with machines，And greatly improve the efficiency of R & D personnel.。Chief Digital Officer and Global Senior Vice President, CaterpillarOgi RedzicExpress：“Artificial intelligence can adapt by processing and learning data.、Make a decision，So as to simulate human cognitive functions to reason and solve problems.。” At present，Caterpillar has developed a Center of Excellence for Intelligent Automation and a GenerativeAICommunities of practice，Provide participation for employeesAIA platform for technology。
In China，Caterpillar uses digital technology to combine physical products with intuitive digital experiences，Through“Caterpillar doer”Fleet Management Solutions，Realize detailed equipment management and efficient fleet coordination。This solution helps customers monitor the health of their equipment，And map the knowledge、Repair big data、Vehicle operation data fusion，Modeling combined with digital twin technology，Predict potential problems with equipment，So as to cooperate with agents to provide active services for customers.，Ensure the continuous and efficient operation of the equipment by avoiding operation with injuries。In the area of fleet management，This solution can satisfy Chinese customers.“From the headquarters to the project site”Multiple perspectives、Multiple dimensions、Multi-brand global fleet management needs，Help customers gain insight into operational nodes that affect single and collaborative efficiency，And work with customers to optimize and reduce unit production costs.。
Electrification：Multi-pronged approach，Application scenarios continue to expand
Caterpillar Continues to Improve Product Layout in Electrification，Committed to providing customers with strong electrification products and solutions。Cat 794 ACElectric trucks are lighter than their predecessors.，Climbing the hill、Good performance in mixed fleet operation，Smooth handling and fast parking can be achieved。Early 2024，Caterpillar successfully pilots its first battery-powered underground Mining Truck prototype，Expanded its line of battery-powered and semi-automatic technologies for underground mining applications。This product is compatible withCAT（Carter）R1700 XE LHDBattery-powered underground mine Scrapers for use with，Makes up Caterpillar's first all-electric underground loading and transportation solution。Except for electric equipment，Caterpillar's Electrification Scenario in Batteries、Energy storage and charging solutions，As well as in the field of power system solutions.。For example，Caterpillar has developed a combination of diesel fuel and diesel fuel,、Natural gas、Solar Energy、Battery energy storage system using any combination of renewable energy such as wind energy、On-board battery pack、Motors and inverters supporting various machines and power systems, etc.。
Caterpillar Continues to Improve Product Layout in Electrification
2021，Caterpillar and Canadian Mining CustomersNMG（Nouveau Monde Graphite）The company reached a cooperation，Help it to achieve full coverage of Matavini Graphite Mine by 2028“Zero emission”The goal of the operation。As an exclusive device、Technology、Service provider，Caterpillar develops for the mine、Test、ManufactureCat “Zero discharge equipment”。Caterpillar will build an all-electric mining fleet for this groundbreaking project，Provide a complete set of equipment、Solution、A portfolio of solutions including technology。This is a milestone for Caterpillar and the entire mining industry.。
Innovation is in China
For Caterpillar's global growth，China is of strategic significance.。In addition to deploying manufacturing plants,，The company has set up the largest comprehensive R & D center outside the United States in Wuxi.，By establishing“Design、Development、Test、Procurement、Production、Service”End-to-end R & D ecosystem，Design and develop innovative and competitive products for local and global customers。In recent years，Whether it's driverless.、Alternative fuels、Interconnection and digitization、The development of electrification，Or a breakthrough series of products to enter the market，The innovation of the Chinese team has played an important role in Caterpillar's development.。
2022，Caterpillar launched the first electric drive loader under the SEM brand in China，Can realize zero emission of tail game，Balance performance and environmental protection。This is an important step for Caterpillar to promote sustainable development with technology and innovation in China.。In addition，The R & D center also uses 5GCommunication technology，A remote driving platform has been developed for mountain engineering machinery.，So that the operator can remotely drive the equipment thousands of kilometers away.。
At Caterpillar，Innovation is more than just inventing advanced technologies.，It's also about helping customers stay ahead.，Service production promotes industry transformation at the same time。Caterpillar is built to last through a century of innovation，It also keeps it going.“Help customers build a better place、A more sustainable world”。
Note：The data in this document is owned by Caterpillar.，Tested internally、 Calculation 、Statistically。
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