US EditionNew Scania Electric Mining Truck “Sleipner” Begins Work at LKAB Malmberget Site Advancing Zero-Emission Haulage
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Scania and LKAB Launch Electric 8x4 Tipper “Sleipner” in Sweden
Scania’s first electric 8×4 heavy tipper, “Sleipner”, has begun operating at LKAB’s Malmberget mine, advancing fossil-free mining transport. Powered by a 400 kW Electric Motor, Sleipner Can Carry 38 Tonnes of Payload Scania‘s first-ever fully electric 8×4 heavy tipper with two steerable front axles has entered operations at LKAB’s mine in Malmberget, northern Sweden, reinforcing Scania and LKAB’s commitment to further electrify mining transport.…
It's expected that the popular four-wheel drive truck will be among the last vehicles to see widespread adoption of electric versions. This applies not only to off-road capability requirements but also to limitations in terms of curb weight and frame space. However, some preliminary work is already underway in the far north, culminating in the Scania 40R XT 8×4 unveiled today. The vehicle, built in just one example so far, was purchased by the S…
Electric mining trucks, Scania to cooperate with LKAB in Sweden
A new, fully electric 8×4 heavy tipper with two steerable front axles, the first of its kind from Scania worldwide, has entered operations at LKAB’s mine in Malmberget, Northern Sweden. The vehicle is the first Scania electric truck equipped with two steerable front axles, developed on the company’s modular electric platform to deliver greater ability to carry heavy loads, and stability on challenging mine roads. A sturdy answer to a complex cha…
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