Pilot Project Aims to Study Electric Retrofit Possibilities for Heavy Equipment

A French pilot project seeks to investigate the feasibility of electrifying heavy machinery in the mining industry.

The project, which is being carried out by a consortium of companies, aims to develop a digital twin of a mining machine to simulate the effects of electrification on its performance and efficiency. The digital twin will be used to test different scenarios and identify the most suitable solutions for retrofitting existing machines. This will help to reduce emissions and improve the environmental sustainability of the mining industry.