Caterpillar said it is purposefully designing a modular Cat 793 large mining truck platform with powertrain flexibility as it looks toward the future of the industry. This platform will include diesel mechanical, diesel electric and battery electric options. Additionally, the OEM said it is leveraging the knowledge and validation acquired through its Early Learner battery electric large mining truck program…
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Bagdad to be first U.S. copper mine to move to AHS
Freeport-McMoRan’s Bagdad operation in Arizona will become the first copper mine in the United States to implement a fully autonomous haulage system (AHS). The miner will convert its fleet of 33 Cat 793 haul trucks using Cat MineStar Command for hauling. “The three-year conversion project is expected to improve safety, optimize our fleet, reduce GHG emissions through reduced idle time…
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