Hitachi’s fully electric mining truck wins silver at the 2024 Anthem Awards
The Hitachi Construction Machinery ultra-large full battery dump truck was awarded in the Responsible Technology category
Hitachi Construction Machinery won a silver award at the 2024 Anthem Awards for the ultra-large full battery dump truck in the 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. Anthem Winners were selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.
"We are honoured to receive an Anthem Award for being 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 vice president and executive officer and president of the mining business unit.
Trolley dynamic charging systems
The fourth annual Anthem Awards was the most competitive season yet with more than 2,300 entries submitted from 34 countries worldwide. Based on Hitachi Construction Machinery's extensive 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 thanks to the dynamic charging solutions.
"Mining companies around the world are working to reduce emissions and as an original equipment manufacturer, it is our vision to provide solutions that can reduce our customers' environmental footprint. The battery dump truck represents the future, not only for the Hitachi Construction Machinery Group but for the mining industry as a whole."
Decarbonizing the mining industry
Mining companies worldwide are looking to reduce their carbon footprint and create the least amount of environmental impact possible, says the company. 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. The Hitachi Construction Machinery Group 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.
