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Codelco to pilot Caterpillar’s in-motion power transfer system
hile’s State-owned copper major Codelco will pilot Caterpillar’s dynamic energy transfer (DET) system at its Radomiro Tomic division, in what the companies say could be a major leap in the electrification of haulage fleets. The trial will involve three Cat 798 AC diesel-electric haul trucks operating with an electrified rail and power transfer module that supplies electricity directly to the trucks’ drivetrains while in motion. Preliminary estimates suggest emissions could be cut by 60% to 70%, while also extending the life of the trucks’ engines. “We are steadily advancing toward the mining of the ... (full story)