{"id":203014,"date":"2024-11-05T10:54:30","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T14:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/noticias\/the-first-electric-mining-truck\/"},"modified":"2024-11-05T12:19:51","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T16:19:51","slug":"the-first-electric-mining-truck","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/the-first-electric-mining-truck\/","title":{"rendered":"Newmont receives its first electric mining truck, after two years of testing by Caterpillar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Newmont Corporation<\/strong> , a mining specialist in gold and other mineral production, has received and incorporated into its fleet the first large electric mining truck at the Cripple Creek and Victor<\/strong> mines<\/strong> in Colorado, United States.<\/p>\n\n

The first electric mining truck<\/h2>\n\n

This vehicle, known as the Cat 793 XE Early Learner<\/em> , was designed and evaluated under Caterpillar<\/strong> ‘s Early Learner<\/em> program, launched in 2021, with the aim of accelerating the development of electric trucks in collaboration with mining companies committed to decarbonization.<\/p>\n\n

During testing, the truck was put through real-world operating conditions<\/strong> , reaching speeds of up to 60 km\/h fully loaded and demonstrating its ability to regenerate energy on steep descents, thereby reducing overall battery consumption. This detailed and rigorous testing process lasted two years, allowing Caterpillar to validate the vehicle\u2019s efficiency and safety, ensuring it meets the demands of modern mining. <\/p>\n\n

Newmont<\/strong> Chief Operating Officer Natascha Viljoen said the arrival of the Cat 793 XE<\/em> underlines the company’s commitment to more sustainable, low-emission mining. “This vehicle reflects our ongoing efforts to reduce the carbon footprint across all our operations<\/em> ,” said Viljoen.<\/p>\n\n

For her part, Denise Johnson, president of Caterpillar<\/strong> ‘s resource industries group, indicated that the years of work and validation of the electric truck<\/a><\/strong> set a new standard for the industry, while providing an operational solution that contributes to global sustainability.<\/p>\n\n

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