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New heavy-duty electric vehicle impresses WA nickel miners

Victorian-based mining EV maker Safescape impresses in Western Australia’s Kambalda nickel district with Bortana EV – designed to provide safer, healthier mine environments.

The Anglo American electric dump truck. Source: Williams Engineering

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World’s biggest electric dump truck to start testing in Africa

Anglo American, ENGIE, and Williams Advanced Engineering to begin testing the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck, a 290-tonne behemoth with a high voltage battery system.

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First electric ute engineered in Australia for use in mining and agribusiness

The ZED70 is the first electric ute engineered in Australia for use in the harsh climates found in the mining and agribusiness industries.

Zero emissions mine trucks require heavy duty mine chargers. Source: Epiroc

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New 2MW electric vehicle chargers could revolutionise mining industry

Electric vehicle charger from Swiss electrical equipment company ABB could revolutionise mining industry allowing easier deployment of zero emissions heavy vehicles and reducing need for ventilation.

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World’s largest electric vehicle … with a 600kWh battery

Meet the world's biggest electric vehicle, a massive dumper with a 600kWh battery that takes the machine up the hill, and allows regenerative braking to recover energy on the downward leg.

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Australia company unveils all new electric vehicle for mining industry

All-electric mining vehicle to be launched in Brisbane this month could have significant benefits for mining industry, saving costs and reducing noxious gases in underground mines.

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