Electric Mining Equipment

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It seems that electric mining equipment is all the craze right now:
Liebherr - Electric R 9200 E Mining Excavator:



There are other interesting projects too:

Electric Trolley-Assist Haul Trucks:



Using regenerative brake systems to eliminate charging all together:


 
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Coal mining has been heavily electric for many years. However, it's a big industry and I'm sure there's more room to electrify. Open pit mining is not electrified at all concerning mobile equipment in my corner of the world. Conveyors and anything stationary is electric.
 
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Those ore trains in Western Australia are now remote controlled from HQ in Perth. No sudden step change is required. The electric infinity train can be introduced progressively as new power units with storage are developed and become available to replace the "end of life" diesel locomotives being retired.
 
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