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BHP trials first fully electric jumbo at Olympic Dam

BHP moves towards electrification with the trialling of a battery-electric jumbo at Olympic Dam

Supplied by Epiroc, the 29t, 14.5m long battery-electric Boomer M2 jumbo will be powered by a 150kW traction motor and 150kW battery system, eliminating GHG emissions from diesel. It will be tested for...

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