Sandvik Scores Record Order for Electric Mining Equipment in... Feb 15, 2023 ....Sandvik, an engineering firm from Sweden, announces a major deal worth more than €33 million (SEK 370 mn). The order comes from Rana Gruber, which is on course to decarbonise its iron ore mine operations in Storforshei in northern Norway.
.....Once delivered, it will be the second-largest battery-electric mining fleet for Sandvik. It will include six Sandvik TH550B trucks, five Sandvik LH518B loaders, four Sandvik DL422iE longhole drills, two Sandvik DS412iE mechanical bolters and two Sandvik DD422iE jumbos – 19 vehicles in total. (electrive) for full article
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Jan 30, 2023 --British company Kleanbus has announced the completion of the development of its first advanced modular electric platform, installing the pioneering system into its first prototype vehicle. Kleanbus claims that by combining proven electric powertrain components from Tier 1 suppliers with their own integration technology and proprietary software, the “e-drivetrain in a box” can convert a single or even double-decker bus from an internal combustion engine to fully electric operation quickly and cost-effectively.