In a move it says will define the future of underground transportation, Normet is introducing its Normet ElectroDynamic (ED) powertrain architecture and the XL ED platform. By combining the best features of its battery-electric Normet SmartDrive platform and state-of-the-art low-emission engine technology, the company said the Normet ElectroDynamic architecture allows for increased payload capacity with astonishingly compact outer dimensions while…
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Volvo dealer Babcock unveils EC550E in Africa
Following the machine’s global introduction earlier this year, Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) dealer Babcock recently debuted the Volvo EC550E crawler excavator for availability in southern Africa. Ideal for mining, quarrying and large infrastructure projects, the new 55-t class machine delivers up to 35% more productivity and a 22% improvement in fuel efficiency. In January, Volvo CE announced the expansion of…
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The new Cat 789 Mining Truck builds on a legacy of proven performance to offer efficiency gains, the next generation of cab comfort and cutting-edge connectivity, according to the company. Its design offers a weight advantage over the competition to haul more material every load and deliver a cost-per-ton advantage. A proven performer, high uptime reliability reduces overall costs to…
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