{"id":1334,"date":"2021-10-27T18:38:06","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T18:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northamericanmining.com\/?p=1334"},"modified":"2021-10-27T18:38:56","modified_gmt":"2021-10-27T18:38:56","slug":"komatsu-proterra-collaborate-on-electrification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northamericanmining.com\/index.php\/2021\/10\/27\/komatsu-proterra-collaborate-on-electrification\/","title":{"rendered":"Komatsu, Proterra collaborate on electrification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Vehicle electrification technology group Proterra and equipment producer Komatsu have teamed up to bring electrification technology to underground mining machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

In a move that signifies the official entry of Proterra into the underground mining equipment market, the collaboration will involve its supply of its H Series battery system technology. Komatsu will develop battery-electric LHDs, drills and bolters with Proterra battery system technology.

The development of prototype machines are expected this year. Commencement of commercial production is targeted for 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cProterra is excited to build on our relationship with a proven, industry-leader like Komatsu to electrify mining machines with our EV technology,\u201d said Proterra President Gareth Joyce. \u201cThe benefits of zero-emissions, battery-electric vehicles extend far beyond our roads and cities. Switching to battery-electric technology means helping protect clean air for those working in underground mines while delivering a high-performance technology solution where safety and reliability are paramount.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Josh Wagner, vice president of hard rock mining at Komatsu, added that, leveraging its battery technology, it will be seeking to offer customers increasing sustainable solutions for their operations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the second collaboration\u00a0between Proterra and\u00a0Komatsu.\u00a0The two companies previously announced an agreement in which Proterra supplies its industry-leading battery systems to support Komatsu in electrifying its first medium-sized hydraulic excavators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sources: Komatsu<\/a> and Proterra<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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