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Electric Conversion of a Giant Mining Excavator Signals a New Test for Heavy Industry
A diesel-to-electric retrofit on a massive Liebherr mining excavator points to a new phase in industrial decarbonization, where even the hardest-to-electrify machines are starting to move.
Key Takeaways
- Electrek reports Lloyds Metals and Energy converted a Liebherr R 996 excavator from diesel to electric.
- The machine’s scale makes the project notable in a sector often seen as difficult to electrify.
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DT Editorial Team··via electrek.co