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Electric Scania Heavy Tipper: The electric heavy-duty truck is put to the test in harsh outdoor conditions in northern Sweden

The electric truck is gaining more and more space in all types of operations. In this regard, an electric Scania Heavy Tipper is being tested at the LKAB mine in Malmberget, north of Sweden. According to the brand, the truck operates in temperatures below zero. That is, condition in which the batteries are most required. As well as reduced performance.

Thus, Scania will be able to evaluate the 100% electric truck in severe conditions and underground locations. According to LKAB, the choice of model is aimed at reducing pollutant emissions. For this, the company intends to change its fleet of vehicles with combustion engines for electric ones.

According to the mining company's executives, there are already several customers interested in this solution. According to LKAB's project manager, Peter Gustavsson, this is a way for the steel industry to become more productive and free of carbon emissions. "We started the electrification with the trucks that work in the mines. However, we want to extend it to those that transport the ore", he says.

Electric Scania Heavy Tipper...According to the brand, this is the Scania 25P. According to company data, the 395 kW of power are equivalent to 530 hp, and the torque is 510 mkgf. In addition, the electric Scania Heavy Tipper has a total Gross Weight (GWT) of 49 tonnes. According to the company, the model operates in the transport of residual products.

The other has crane. Therefore, it is suitable for transporting the steel drills used in mine drilling rigs. In this case, there are two battery charging systems. That is, in addition to the device in the garage, there is another piece of furniture that can be taken to the operation site, which increases the truck's flexibility.

Electric Scania in Brazil...According to Scania, in Brazil there are still countless challenges to overcome before the arrival of the electric truck. Among them, the company highlights that it is necessary to have charging infrastructure. As well as generation and distribution of the electricity grid to serve a new fleet of electric trucks.

According to Scania's solutions sales director in Brazil, Silvio Munhoz, the production of energy from clean sources and the correct disposal or recycling of batteries are important items. "The electric vehicle is the future", says the executive. However, he defends that, at this moment, gas is the most viable solution. "It's the closest thing to the carrier's pocket," he explains.

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