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Why Electrification ?
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3ME 3ME , so-called because of its three target markets ( mining , military and marine ) for electro mobility , is a tech company member specialising in resilient battery systems , software and power electronics . It works collaboratively with vehicle and platform manufacturers and endusers ( static energy storage systems ) to electrify their offerings . Chief Growth Officer Steve Lawn explains that 3ME has 15 years experience developing reliable battery technologies and has been working on solutions for underground mining since 2015 : “ We worked on a lightutility vehicle with partner Safescape and designed a 20-tonne loader with Batt Mobile Equipment .” The company can supply packages for OEMs to electrify and

Why Electrification ?

Reducing cost , carbon emissions and improving health outcomes … Electrification creates enormous opportunities for operational cost savings , innovative mine designs and resilience against uncertainty . It will reduce the exposure to carcinogenic diesel particulates and reduce scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 100 %. The value upside of this not only increases productivity in existing assets , but also improves a company ’ s ability to unlock deeper and more remote ore bodies .
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