Vale, Komatsu and Cummins Announce Partnership to Develop Dual-Fuel Large Mining Dump Truck

Vale signed a groundbreaking deal with Komatsu.，Dual-fuel mining Trucks will be developed and tested in partnership with Cummins，The Trucks will run on a blend of ethanol and diesel.。These Trucks will be the first of their kind in the world.，With payloads of 230 to 290 tons，Ethanol fuel can be used。This joint investment in research and development demonstrates the commitment of the three companies to advancing the sustainable development of the mining industry。

The dual fuel plan will help Vale achieve its Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by 2030.（Direct and indirect emissions）Decrease 33%And the goal of net zero emissions by 2050.。

The plan recognizes the need to reduce carbon emissions from mining operations。The goal is to convert existing diesel engines to run on a blend of ethanol and diesel.，Thereby significantly improving sustainability.。The modified truck can use up to 70%Ethanol，Thereby reducing by as much as 70 percent%Direct carbon dioxide emissions。

“Removing fossil fuels like diesel from our mine operations is key to meeting our carbon reduction goals.，”Engineering Director, Vale Mine and Plant OperationsJosé BaltazarSay。“Without the immediate need to buy a new truck，Apply this solution to an existing fleet，It is an excellent way to promote the process of carbon reduction.，While maintaining our focus on reliability and productivity。”

“We continually develop and test solutions，To meet our carbon reduction targets by 2030。This partnership will go a long way in helping us achieve our collective goals.，”KomatsuEDTProduct ManagerBenjamin StearSay。“We look forward toDFCollaborate with customers in change management，While maintaining production operations，To meet our emissions reduction targets.。”

For the next two years,，The project is expected to include ethanol made by Cummins.-Development of Diesel Engine、Testing and implementation。Manager, Mining Product Planning and Strategy, Cummins Inc.Luke MosierEmphasize：“Komatsu and Vale are two organizations that share Cummins' commitment to innovation and accelerated carbon footprint reduction.。Be able to contribute our internal combustion engine expertise to this project，And advance future-ready technologies，This is so great.。”

Diesel emissions from mine operations account for 15% of Vale's direct CO2 emissions%。In mining equipment，Mining Trucks are the biggest consumers of diesel.，Therefore, it is also the equipment with the largest emissions.。The decision to develop an ethanol solution was driven by its availability in the existing supply network and by its high adoption rate in Brazil。

“We must take advantage of Brazil's competitive advantage in biofuels.，Because we are one of the largest ethanol producers in the world.，”Vale Energy and Carbon Reduction DirectorLudmila NascimentoSay。“Through this partnership,，We can reduce direct emissions by 2030 with competitive solutions，At the same time, it also helps to strengthen the bar.

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