ABB, MEDATech demo fully automated fast charging solution on Western Star 4900XD-e
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ABB, MEDATech demo fully automated fast charging solution on Western Star 4900XD-e
October 27, 2021

A new prototype ultra-fast charging platform for heavy-duty applications that features the ABB Ability™ eMine FastCharge charger and MEDATech ALTDRIVE battery-electric powertrain solution is helping automate the charge of a Western Star 4900XD-e machine in a trial application. ABB developed an integrated charging infrastructure, with the latest charger technology and a future-proof automated connection device,[…]

Freudenberg Battery Power Systems providing MacLean with the power to transform underground mining
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Freudenberg Battery Power Systems providing MacLean with the power to transform underground mining
October 26, 2021

Freudenberg battery companies XALT Energy and Freudenberg Battery Power Systems have forged a successful relationship with MacLean, one of the largest Canadian-based mining equipment manufacturers, to further the use of clean, battery-electric energy to power mobile equipment used in underground mines. Freudenberg Battery Power Systems’ XMP76P battery sub-pack, part of its XPAND Modular Pack portfolio,[…]

Proterra and Komatsu announce collaboration to electrify underground mining machines
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Proterra and Komatsu announce collaboration to electrify underground mining machines
October 26, 2021

Proterra Inc, a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, and Komatsu, a global leader in construction and mining equipment, have announced a new collaboration to electrify next-generation underground mining machines using Proterra’s battery technology. Under the collaboration, Proterra will supply its H Series battery system technology to Komatsu for the development of battery-electric LHDs,[…]