Caterpillar is a world leader in the heavy machinery manufacturing segment and it recently posted a video announcing successful completion of a test of its new electric mining truck, called the Cat 793 AC Electric Drive. The test took place at a mine in Arizona and it marked an important milestone in Caterpillar's efforts to reduce emissions and improve the sustainability of its products, regardless of size.
The new electric mining truck can haul loads of up to 360 tons and like most modern EVs regardless of size, it draws juice from a lithium-ion battery (whose capacity has yet to be revealed, but it's safe to say it's going to be massive), allowing it to operate for up to eight hours on one charge. According to Caterpillar, the truck can be fully charged in two hours, meaning its downtime will be relatively low.
