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ABB UNVEILS NEW POWER CHARGING SOLUTION FOR MINING TRUCKS

Technology demonstrator is a fully automated connection device complementing ABB eMine™ FastCharge for electric mining trucks.

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ABB UNVEILS NEW POWER CHARGING SOLUTION FOR MINING TRUCKS
eMine™ Robot Automated Connection Device (ACD) will enable further interoperability and synergy of connections and interfaces in electric mining trucks. Image ABB

At MINExpo 2024, ABB will showcase a new technology demonstrator developed to enable safe and efficient, high-power charging in the journey towards the all-electric mine of the future. eMine™ Robot Automated Connection Device (ACD) is designed to work in tandem with the ABB eMine™ FastCharge solution, allowing further interoperability and synergy of connections and interfaces in electric mining trucks.

As a founding member of the CharIN taskforce for electrical standards in mining, ABB is working to accelerate the adoption of electrical interface solutions for the industry, with this latest innovation forming a key part in achieving this ambition. The Robot ACD will allow for more reliable and efficient truck charging without the need for human intervention. The fully automated, interoperable connection device is ruggedized to withstand the harsh environmental conditions of mines.

Allowing for a seamless transition into existing mining operations, the technology’s scalability and interoperability means it will be compatible with current and future mining trucks, connection mechanisms, and interfaces.



This versatile system fully automates the charging process, maximizing uptime with the highest power deliveries while keeping personnel out of harm’s way. Video ABB

Currently, the technology is being tested at ABB’s laboratory in Sweden, followed by testing under real mining conditions at Boliden’s Aitik site starting within Q4 this year. Working in collaboration with industry partners, Boliden, BHP and Komatsu, ABB’s Robot ACD will also undergo early field trials to address the technical solution requirements.


ABB UNVEILS NEW POWER CHARGING SOLUTION FOR MINING TRUCKS
The technology is being showcased to the industry for the first time at MINExpo 2024. Image ABB

The Robot ACD will be on display for the first time at the MINExpo 2024 event in Las Vegas, showcased by Komatsu and ABB at booth 7132 in the Central Hall between 24th and 26th September.


ABB UNVEILS NEW POWER CHARGING SOLUTION FOR MINING TRUCKS
Fully automated, the interoperable connection device is ruggedized to withstand the harsh environmental conditions of mines. Image ABB

MINExpo 2024 marks the three-year anniversary since the official launch of ABB’s pioneering eMine™ purposeful and holistic framework of methods and solutions designed to accelerate the energy transition in mining. Since its launch at MINExpo 2021 edition, ABB has been at the forefront of mine decarbonization, signing collaborations with major industry partners and undertaking ambitious studies and projects to electrify operations for some of the world’s foremost mining organizations.

ABB can be found at booth 8601 in the Central Hall, showcasing various aspects of the holistic eMine™.

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