BHP gets started on Pilbara electric truck trials

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First two Caterpillar Early Learner battery-electric trucks at Jimblebar

One of the two Caterpillar 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric trucks at Jimblebar.

One of the two Caterpillar 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric trucks at Jimblebar. | Credits: BHP

Australia’s first Caterpillar battery-electric haul truck trial is getting under way in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. BHP has received two Cat 793 XE Early Learner at its Jimblebar iron ore mine,…

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