Hybrid Dump Truck Demonstration Test Project
Sector: Automotive • Location: Limpopo Province, South Africa
Source: International Mining
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd (HCM) and Hitachi Industrial Products, Ltd are manufacturing and testing a hybrid dump truck based on the EH4000AC-3 rigid dump truck. The hybrid truck uses an AC drive system powered by electricity generated from a diesel engine and regenerative braking, aiming to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The demonstration test will be conducted at a minin
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Automotive, Power Generation (CCGT), Manufacturing (Industrial), Government
- Location
- Limpopo Province, South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- International Mining
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Description | Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd (HCM) and Hitachi Industrial Products, Ltd are manufacturing and testing a hybrid dump truck based on the EH4000AC-3 rigid dump truck. The hybrid truck uses an AC drive system powered by electricity generated from a diesel engine and regenerative braking, aiming to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The demonstration test will be conducted at a mining site in Limpopo Province, South Africa, from July to December 2027, including training for local service personnel. |
Original sector | Mining Equipment |
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Country | South Africa |
State | Limpopo Province |
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Source | International Mining |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Automotive, Power Generation (CCGT), Manufacturing (Industrial), Government |
Article published date | 2025-11-09 |
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