reduced carbon dioxide emissions by up to 2.2 million metric tons per year . Chris Lau is Engineering Fellow of Hydraulic Mining Shovels at Caterpillar . His background is in engineering techfield support , and he has deep expertise in hydraulic mining equipment design .
Chris worked on the now-discontinued 6090 ’ s sister excavator , the 6040 . Sustainability and safety features are hallmarks of the 6040 . Chris says its power module houses twin C32 engines , meet global emission regulations .
“ We offer two configurations , to meet US and EU emission requirements with a maintenance-free after-treatment system ,” he says .
He adds that its twin-engine design ensures the machine can continue to operate with full functionality if one engine fails , a feature that allows the shovel to move away from high walls and blast zones in emergency situations .
An intelligent pump management system , meanwhile “ optimises productivity while reducing energy consumption and component wear ”, Chris says .
Battery model excavators Caterpillar is now looking to take the sustainability of its excavators to the next level , by developing batteryelectric models . The company says it is committed to providing solutions that “ meet our customers ’ sustainability goals today and support them into the future as we power the next generation of machines ”.
Caterpillar showcased the future of its excavator range when it unveiled its new line-up of battery-electric powered
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