Caterpillar Successfully Runs Its First Large Battery Driven Mining Truck

Caterpillar recently announced the successful trial operation of its first battery powered 793 large mining truck.

With the support of major mining clients who have participated in Caterpillar's Early Learning Program, Caterpillar has completed the development of its first battery powered 793 prototype vehicle. Participants in projects such as BHP Billiton, Freeport McMoran, Newmont Mining, Rio Tinto Group, and Canadian Tec Resources Limited have signed clear electrification agreements for this purpose.
Caterpillar Group President in charge of the resource industry
Denise Johnson stated:
"The Caterpillar global team is working together to accelerate the development of Caterpillar's first battery powered mining truck, helping customers fulfill their commitment to sustainable development. This trial run is an important milestone. We are excited by the idea that these trucks can work in global customers' mines in the near future."
The Early Learning Project was launched in 2021, with a focus on accelerating the development and testing of Caterpillar battery powered trucks in the mines of participating clients. The Early Learning Program will support participating companies in achieving their respective commitments to reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas emissions in their operations. The main goal of this project is to achieve closer cooperation between Caterpillar and its customers in the process of energy transformation and transformation in the industry.
The clients who participated in the early learning project witnessed the on-site trial operation of the Caterpillar battery powered prototype truck within a 7-kilometer radius. During the exhibition period, Caterpillar monitored over 1100 data sources and collected 110000 data points per second to validate its simulation and engineering modeling capabilities. When fully loaded to its rated capacity, the truck can reach a maximum speed of 60 kilometers per hour. The fully loaded truck drove for 1 kilometer on a 10% uphill slope, with a speed of 12 kilometers per hour. The prototype truck also traveled 1 kilometer on a 10% downhill slope, capturing energy typically lost due to heat and regenerating it into the battery. After completing the entire trial run, the truck still has enough power to complete multiple round trips.