The mining industry is complex and technologically sophisticated, and industry professionals are constantly innovating and improving equipment seeking to limit their environmental footprint while increasing safety. Take Caterpillar’s 372-tonne Cat 798 AC mining truck, with Cat MineStar technology. The 798 AC is configured for autonomous haulage, designed to increase both production and safety. Featured at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2024, the vehicle shows innovative progress in electric capabilities for mining vehicles.
“We believe systems, such as Command for hauling, are essential to optimize mine site performance, both with our current product line and as we introduce new offerings like our battery electric solutions,” comments Marc Cameron, senior vice president, Caterpillar Resource Industries Sales, Services and Technology. “Autonomous technology will help monitor and orchestrate the complex balance of onboard energy, available charging assets and production targets to achieve the lowest operating costs.”
“Since MINExpo 2021, our teams have made incredible progress with the development of our electric technology and supporting solutions,” added Brian Weller, vice president of electrification, Caterpillar Resource Industries. “We have been working side-by-side with select customers to accelerate the deployment of Caterpillar’s first battery-electric haul trucks. These machines will soon be operating at our customers’ sites where they will be tested and validated across a variety of applications.”