German-Swiss multinational equipment manufacturer Liebherr and Australia-headquartered metal mining company Fortescue have announced a deal for the development and supply of zero-emission technologies that, once they enter series production, will become available for mining companies worldwide. The partnership features a total of 475 zero-emission Liebherr machines that include 55 electric excavators, 60 battery-powered dozers, and… Read more »
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MacLean to deliver 30 GR8 electric graders to Fortescue
Canada-based underground mining equipment manufacturer MacLean will supply 30 of its GR8 EV graders to Australian metal mining company Fortescue for its surface mining operations in Western Australia. The units will be powered by Fortescue Zero battery power systems. Delivery is slated to begin in 2026, and the full fleet is expected to be operational… Read more »
Fortescue’s electric excavator outperforms its diesel counterpart
Australian mining giant Fortescue has been testing an electric excavator at its Chichester operation site. Over the past three months, the excavator has been running at partial capacity while the site team familiarized themselves with the new piece of equipment. Now the e-excavator is operating at full speed, and has reached the milestone of one… Read more »
Iron producer Fortescue acquires Williams Advanced Engineering
Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE), a pioneering battery developer noted for its work with the Formula E and Extreme E racing series as well as a long list of vehicle manufacturers, has been acquired by Australian iron ore producer Fortescue, as part of the latter’s transition to “a global green renewables and resources company.” WAE will… Read more »
WAE Technologies debuts scalable structural battery pack
Fortescue’s WAE Technologies has introduced a structural EV battery pack for low-volume vehicle applications. Designed for niche markets, the Cell2Pack design aims to improve EV structural stiffness, reduce weight and increase the overall range at low production volumes. WAE Technologies debuts structural battery pack from Charged EVs on Vimeo. WAE has also introduced a battery… Read more »