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    Hitachi Full Battery Dump Truck Wins Silver Anthem Award

    Nov. 20, 2024
    Hitachi's ultra-large full battery dump truck wins silver award in the Responsible Technology category.
    Related To: HCMA (Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc.)
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    By: Hitachi Construction Machinery

    Hitachi Construction Machinery won a silver award for its ultra-large full battery dump truck in the Anthem Awards' Responsible Technology category. The Anthem Awards, presented by the Webby Awards, celebrate the purpose and mission-driven work of the individuals, companies, and organizations making a difference worldwide. 

    “We are honored to receive an Anthem Award for the world’s first original equipment manufacturer to develop an ultra-large full battery dump truck and test it on an active mine site. This win in the Responsible Technology category is a testament to how we plan to build the future sustainably and reliably,” says Eiji Fukinishi, Hitachi Construction Machinery VP and executive officer, president of Mining Business Unit, in a statement. “ The battery dump truck represents the future, not only for the Hitachi Construction Machinery Group but for the mining industry as a whole.”

    Left: a promotional video of the full battery dump truck.

    The full battery dump truck, jointly developed with ABB Ltd. (ABB), proved to be one of the most responsible technologies submitted, according to the company. Based on Hitachi's experience with dump trucks equipped with trolley dynamic charging systems, the full-battery dump truck can continuously operate by directly charging from the overhead lines and the regenerative braking system. Additionally, the battery weight has been managed to minimize it from the percentage of the overall vehicle weight and help maximize the load capacity to optimize cost performance.

    Mining companies worldwide are looking to reduce their carbon footprint and create the least amount of environmental impact possible. Having electric machinery in these mines will help companies prove to the world that there is a possibility to mine sustainably with limited environmental impact, according to the company.  

    Hitachi plans to accelerate its efforts to put the full battery dump truck into practical use to help mines achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions from mining machinery.