Australia grants $9M to trial world-first charging system for large mining trucks

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BluVein will use the funds to test its “hammer and rail” technology

BluVein is working on dynamic charging for battery electric vehicles in mining.

BluVein is working on dynamic charging for battery electric vehicles in mining | Credits: BluVein

Australia will trial a first-of-its-kind dynamic charging system for heavy battery-powered mining trucks in a bid to cut the sector’s diesel use and reduce emissions. The Australian Renewable Energy…

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