en.Wedoany.com Reported - Propel Industries unveiled the 470 MEV and 470 HEV electric dump trucks, with gross weights of 45 tons and 60 tons respectively, in the presence of India's Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari. These dump trucks, designed and manufactured locally in India, can reduce operating costs by one-fifth to one-third compared to fossil fuel trucks.
Propel Industries is India's first indigenous manufacturer of electric dump trucks. Company Managing Director V. Senthilkumar stated that the launch of electric dump trucks is significant for India's mining industry, with design experience leveraged to maximize efficiency and deliver the highest returns for mining operations, while ensuring top-tier performance, reliability, and durability even in the harshest mining environments.
The battery pack capacity of this electric dump truck series ranges from 171 to 450 kWh, with customizable configurations based on mine distance and slope, enabling 6 to 12 hours of operation on a single charge and supporting charging from 0% to 100% SOC within one hour. In downhill mines with sufficient slope, the electric trucks can operate without charging through regenerative braking. The vehicles use lithium-ion batteries and a cooling system to maintain optimal battery temperature, with automatic fire extinguishers and leakage current detection systems ensuring safety. The battery comes with a warranty of 5 years or 4,000 cycles. Functional configurations include payload detection, driver fatigue warning, automatic headlight dimming, collision detection, ABS with hill-start assist, HVAC air-conditioned cabin, air suspension cabin, automatic transmission, and onboard diagnostics. The chassis frame features a deeper cross-section with full reinforcement, paired with heavy-duty wheel-end reduction axles designed for electric applications to handle high torque and payload.
Propel Industries plans to expand the electric truck series to road applications in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, with type certification currently underway. Meanwhile, the company is adding road pavers and concrete batching plants to its product portfolio, further strengthening its offerings for the construction industry. The company's commitment to cost-effectiveness is reflected in locally produced spare parts, which enhance performance and diverse applications at optimal costs. With a global customer base of over 2,900, the company offers more than 85 equipment models, including stationary, semi-mobile, and mobile crushing and screening equipment, as well as comprehensive washing systems, with operations spanning over 21 countries worldwide.
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