SURFACE MINING
Ampcontrol & PPK Mining Equipment ally to deliver EVs for subterranean coal This arrangement among Australian manufacturing and tech companies is expected to provide a variety of innovative BEV technologies for underground mining operations.
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atest PPK Mining Equipment (PPKME) personnel carrier vehicles will have the newest world-class BEV technology from Ampcontrol. In addition to adding the diesel drive trains in COALTRAM flameproof and explosion safe diesel Load Haul Dump utility auto, these two will work together to do this in a range of other vehicles. This is a great chance to bring together the industry knowledge to present the first new battery-electric people carrier vehicle developed and manufactured in Australia for the underground coal sector, stated PPKME Global Head of Mining, Dale McNamara. A COALTRAM utility vehicle will assist both customers and workers by expanding the partnership with Ampcontrol BEV to design and produce more vehicles for all underground mines – was what he suggested. Ampcontrol BEV technology relies on creating solutions for hazardous settings, such as underground coal mines, on the strength of its reputation in the market and skill in engineering. “We are looking forward to developing a strong association between PPKME and Ampcontrol, combining our engineering expertise, advanced technology solutions, and world-class manufacturing to deliver the future in battery electric vehicles for our industry” (Henderson, AmpControl MD and CEO).
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