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ABB ABB is enabling the entire mining value chain to evolve through electrification , automation and digitalisation , embracing a joint industry approach linking the domain expertise of our people with the specialist knowledge of partners for fully-integrated systems .
Ampcontrol and Tritium ( Australia ) The Ampcontrol and Tritium mining haul truck battery swap solution is an end-to-end , ultra-fast modular recharging station that is fully automated , relocatable , scalable and cell agnostic .
Drive-in / drive-out , an autonomous transfer robot , can swap batteries in 90 seconds , significantly reducing safety risks and increasing productivity .
BluVeinXL BluVein XL is a ‘ dynamic charging technology solution ’ for heavy battery electric vehicles in open-pit mining and safely enables the full electrification of heavy mining fleets . It enables the ability for grid power to simultaneously power the electric drive motors and charge the onboard vehicle battery .
DB Engineering & Consulting ( DB E & C ) and Echion Technologies The two companies have come together to develop a leading solution for the electrification of mining trucks . The Catenary and Advanced Battery Technology system combines proven rail industry technology with XNO battery chemistry to deliver the electric solution .
Shell Consortium For mobile equipment on a mine site , Shell helps to enable a decarbonised , cost neutral end-to-end interoperable electrification system while minimising operational impact . It combines an innovative , high-powered battery solution with ultrafast charging and a standardised micro-grid energy system .
Siemens Siemens ’ patented zero-emission , battery electric haul truck solution combines a proven off-board energy source , with on-board energy storage ( LTO batteries ) capable of dynamic 6C and > 400kWh in-cycle charging , while simultaneously providing increased power to the wheels to decrease overall cycle time and increase productivity .
3ME Technology 3ME Technology is a battery and electric vehicle technology company that develops and manufactures safe , scalable , remotely monitored , and reliable battery systems to power heavy-duty mining equipment .
3ME Technology is providing a refined version of its novel Bladevolt Battery System to fit the requirements of haul truck operations . miningdigital . com 47