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Electric underground vehicles cut emissions, fuel bills and ventilation costs

Posted on 19 Mar 2012

armadillo2.jpgPapaBravo Innovations says its “electric vehicles are designed specifically to replace  underground diesel fleets and exceed any and all specs of current vehicles.” For example, the  Armadillo-EV is a solution to personnel transport. This 12 passenger electric drive 4×4 transport bus is an emissions free solution to transportation needs. The 1-t Badger-EV, is a 4WD electric truck is available in two wheelbase sizes in either a regular cab or a crew cab.The company also reports the Gofer-EV has become a popular choice for mines that need a lighter vehicle for moving people and equipment. It is available in a crew cab, seating four people. This electric personnel vehicle comes equipped with a certified ROPS cab and has an overall vehicle height of 1.85 m allowing access to some of the lower back, tighter areas where other vehicles cannot operate.

The company says its “proven and tested electric vehicle design boasts:

  • – Excellent range
  • – Low maintenance costs
  • – Low input costs
  • – Zero emissions
  • – Lower operating costs