Caterpillar Testing an Electric Version of its Massive 793
• This quintessential mining tool is a perfect candidate for electrification, since its trips are generally short.It's often mentioned how heavily involved virtually all automakers are in electrification. We shouldn't forget about all the manufacturers of other types of machinery. Many of them are also looking for greener solutions for the planet.
With this in mind, the company surveyed its customers so that it could develop a battery-powered version of the truck that would meet their needs. The company did not disclose what its customers' requests were. However, it did put on a demonstration of its work in progress at its facility in Arizona.
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