BHP and Rio Tinto collaborate on battery-electric haul truck trials in the Pilbara
Technology tamfitronics Author of the article:Published May 27, 2024 • 3 minute readA Caterpillar battery-electric haul truck that BHP will use in the trial. GNWPERTH, Australia, May 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In an industry first, BHP and Rio Tinto will collaborate on the testing of large battery-electric haul truck technology in the Pilbara, Western Australia, to accelerate the potential for its future deployment.The two companies will work with manufacturers Caterpillar and Komatsu to conduct independent trials of their battery-electric haul trucks, including testing of battery, static and dynamic charging systems, to assess performance and productivity in the Pilbara environment.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, Victoria Wells and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the...