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BHP, Rio Tinto, Caterpillar launch battery-electric haul truck trial in Pilbara to cut mining emissions

PUBT·06/23/2026 04:25:35
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BHP, Rio Tinto, Caterpillar launch battery-electric haul truck trial in Pilbara to cut mining emissions
  • Rio Tinto joined BHP, Caterpillar in a Pilbara trial of two Cat 793 XE battery-electric haul trucks to cut mining emissions.
  • Testing at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine logged more than 100 operating hours and over 200 test laps in the early phase.
  • Program targets technical readiness, charging infrastructure needs, commercial feasibility; includes static charging trials.
  • Next phase to test dynamic charging using an in-motion energy transfer system to support operating efficiency.


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