Big Australian Gets It First Plug-in Trucks

Big Australian gets it first plug-in trucks

The Big Australian has taken delivery of its first pair of battery-electric trucks as part of a trial with Rio Tinto to see if the lower-emissions tech can stack up against diesel.

The first Caterpillar battery-electric haul trucks arrive at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine

Australia’s first Cat® 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks have arrived at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pilbara, marking the start of on-site testing, in collaboration with Rio Tinto, of Caterpillar’s battery-electric heavy haulage technology in the region that powers the nation’s economy. The two Early Learner trucks, delivered through an industry-first …

Caterpillar Electric Haul Trucks Arrive in Australia for BHP and Rio Tinto Trials

Caterpillar Inc. has delivered its first two Cat 793 XE battery-electric haul trucks to BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Australia. The trucks are part of a collaboration with BHP and Rio Tinto to begin on-site testing of the technology in large-scale mining operations.

Australia's First Battery-Electric Haul Trucks: Mining's Future

Introduction to Battery-Electric Haul Trucks Australia’s first battery-electric haul trucks have arrived in the Pilbara, marking a significant milestone in the mining industry’s push to eliminate diesel from iron ore operations. BHP (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) are collaborating with Caterpillar to trial two Cat 793 XE Early Learner trucks at BHP’s Jimblebar…

Cat Battery Electric Haul Trucks Begin Pilbara Testing with Rio Tinto and BHP Cat Battery Electric Haul Trucks Begin Pilbara Testing with Rio Tinto and BHP

Cat Battery Electric Haul Trucks Begin Pilbara Testing with Rio Tinto and BHP Australia’s mining industry is entering a pivotal era of electrification and fleet decarbonisation, with two Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks now commissioned at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pilbara. Delivered through an unprecedented collaboration involving BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar, the Early Learner units represent a major early-sta…