Rio Tinto and BHP collaborate with Caterpillar and Komatsu to test battery-electric haul trucks in Western Australia's Pilbara region, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050.
Rio Tinto and BHP partner to test battery-electric haul truck technology in Western Australia's Pilbara region, collaborating with manufacturers Caterpillar and Komatsu. The trials aim to assess performance and productivity in Pilbara's environment, supporting their shared ambition of net-zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Trials will involve two Cat 793 haul trucks in 2024 and two Komatsu 930 haul trucks in 2026.
May 26, 2024
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