Move over Tesla – and say hello to the world ’ s largest EV .

The Elektro Dumper is a converted mining truck and product of a partnership between Kuhn Schweitz and Lithium Storage , which can carry up to 62 tonnes of lime and marl when operating at a quarry in Biel , Switzerland .

The Komatsu HD605-7 base machine is powered by a 710 kWh lithium ion battery and in the current operation , records diesel savings of about 44.8t annually , equivalent to 140t CO2 reduction . It produces its own energy through regenerative braking on downhill runs and can motor up to 38kmh , while its tyres alone are six foot high . Turn to page 48 to read more on autonomous vehicles and how they are revolutionising mining .

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