Miners continue to expand use of battery-powered vehicles underground
2022-04-22 As miners strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, many, particularly those with underground mines, are beginning to invest in battery-powered and electric-powered mining fleets. As of March 2022, GlobalData was tracking 157 electric loaders (LHDs) and 45 electric trucks operating in underground mines across the globe, with the largest combined population of electric LHDs […]
Hitachi to leverage Baraja Spectrum-Scan LiDAR tech on autonomous mining vehicles
2021-10-12 14:01:52 Posted by Daniel Gleeson on 12th October 2021 Baraja, the creator of Spectrum-Scan™ LiDAR technology for autonomous vehicles, has announced its first volume commercial deal for long-range LiDAR with Hitachi Construction Machinery. The multi-year commercial partnership will give some of the largest mines and mining operators global access to high-performance LiDAR systems capable […]