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BHP, Vale, Rio Tinto launch challenge to encourage haul truck electrification - MINING.COM The three companies believe it is possible to even reformulate existing diesel-electric equipment so that the implementation of longer-term solutions can be fast-tracked.
“The mining industry needs to be at the forefront of tackling the climate challenge. The Charge On Innovation Challenge is a great example of the current collaborative work being done by the mining industry and mobile equipment manufacturers to decarbonise mining fleets,” the fIrms said in a media statement. “In addition to providing a zero-carbon energy source, the conversion of mobile mining equipment to battery-electric can potentially unlock value, as electric motors have fewer moving parts when compared to standard equipment.”
BHP, Rio and Vale also said that they are convinced that a solution will be found to be able to deliver electricity to trucks in the complex operating environment of a large surface mine.