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Autonomous Cat® 794 AC mining truck equipped with Cat® MineStar™ Command for hauling makes its MINExpo debut Autonomous Cat® 794 AC mining truck equipped with Cat® MineStar™ Command for hauling makes its MINExpo debut For Release Worldwide: September 2021 Release Number: 749PR21 Since the Cat® 794 AC electric drive truck debuted at MINExpo 2016, the global fleet has logged more than 780, 000 hours of field operation, averaging physical availability of 90%. Offering up to 8% better payload and faster speed-on-grade, the 794 AC delivers up to 10% more productivity than competitive trucks. The 794 AC truck field fleet has tripled over the last two years to more than 150 units with the highest-hour truck logging more than 52, 000 hours. They are working in coal and hard rock, deep pit and flat haul sites at low and high altitudes and operating in poor underfoot conditions in nine countries covering four continents. In 2021, the Cat 794 AC returns to MINExpo, as the latest autonomous mining truck equipped with Cat® MineStar™ Command for hauling, an autonomous hauling solution. The 794 AC is the first electric drive model to join the expanding Command for autonomous haulage fleet, which includes the Cat 789D, 793D, 793F and 797F models. Autonomy is rapidly emerging in the mining industry as essential for improving safety and productivity and lowering cost. The 794 AC, equipped with Command for hauling, enables total autonomous operating of the mining trucks, interaction with other equipment, and integration with customer mining processes and systems, all managed by MineStar. A Caterpillar designed technology, Command for hauling is a complete system integration offered from the factory. The software, systems, individual components and engine of the 794 AC are designed and supplied by Caterpillar and supported by the Cat dealer network. This integration ensures that the entire truck from body to bumper and engine to electronics can be fully optimized to deliver the lowest cost per ton. Demonstrating up to a 30% productivity improvement over operator-driven models at mine sites around the world, Command addresses many mining challenges, including labor shortages and the demand for higher machine utilization. Autonomous trucks using Command for hauling recently surpassed 3-billion tonnes hauled with no lost-time injuries associated with automated truck operation, enhancing safety at the site. Command also supports the mine’s sustainability efforts through lessening infrastructure needs and reducing truck fuel burn, machine downtime and wear parts replacement. First deployment to South America The first autonomous 794 AC electric drive mining trucks are being deployed in South America. In Chile, the first of 28 autonomous 794 AC trucks began arriving in May 2021 to be part of Teck Resources Limited’s low-cost, long-life Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 (QB2) copper project. At the Quellaveco copper mine operated by Anglo American in the Moquequa Region of southern Peru, sixteen 794 AC trucks have been deployed and will reach a total of 27 trucks by 2022. As a new greenfield mine, they saw the value and flexibility in using the 794 AC in both modes of operation: operator-driven and fully autonomous. Pre-mining activities began earlier this year, with both operator-driven and autonomous trucks being utilized from the start. One of the largest undeveloped copper deposits in the world, Quellaveco has ore reserves of 1, 3B tonnes (1.46B tons) at an average grade of 0.57% total copper. Copper reserves are 7, 5M tonnes (8.4M tons), enough copper for 90 million electric vehicles. With first copper production scheduled for 2022, initial throughput capacities at Quellaveco are projected to produce 300 000 tonnes (336, 000 tons) average of copper per year for the first 10 years of operation. Quellaveco collaborated with Caterpillar and Cat dealer, Ferreyros, to find the most productive hauling solution at the mine for lowering total cost of ownership. Commenting on the project, David Rea, general manager, Cat large mining trucks, said, “The ongoing success at Quellaveco requires extensive subject matter expertise from a diverse team of Anglo American, Quellaveco, Caterpillar and Ferreyros personnel. The Quellaveco opportunity highlighted the importance of understanding the customer’s business needs and responding with a solution that meets their expectations.” Non-autonomous trolley advantages As a consideration for mines to further reduce energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions, Caterpillar offers the Cat Trolley Assist System for non-autonomous ultra-class electric drive mining trucks and will have more information on the system at MINExpo 2021. When connected to a trolley system, the truck’s propulsion system becomes powered purely with electricity from the power grid, using the full potential of the wheel motors and lowering fuel burn. Compatible with operator-driven 794 AC mining trucks, the Cat trolley assist attachment is fully designed, integrated and built to Caterpillar specifications, so it leverages 100% of the AC drive train. The attachment includes a purpose-built trolley structure, pantographs, support systems and components to fully integrate the attachment to the 794 AC. The trolley system reduces fuel burn by more than 90% while on trolley, lowering CO2 emissions by 20 to 60% and saving up to 40 l (10.5 gal) of diesel per cycle per 1 km (0.62 mi) of trolley line. At the same time, operating on the trolley line delivers faster cycle times and higher productivity with up to 100% speed-on-grade improvement compared to diesel mode. More information about the Cat 794 AC electric drive mining truck, Command for hauling and Trolley Assist System can be found by talking to a Cat truck team member during MINExpo, contacting a regional Cat dealer or visiting: https://www.cat.com. # # # CAT, CATERPILLAR, LET’S DO THE WORK, their respective logos, “Caterpillar Corporate Yellow, ” the “Power Edge” and Cat “Modern Hex” trade dress, as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. ©2021 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved Press Inquiries Caterpillar Trade Press Media Representatives Americas Sharon Holling: Holling_Sharon_L@cat.com Johanna Kelly: Kelly_Johanna_L@cat.com Europe, Africa, Middle East Francine Shore: Shore_Francine_M@cat.com Reader Requests www.cat.com/requestCatinfo 1) MINExpo 2021 Showcases Caterpillar’s Expansive Portfolio of Sustainable Power Solutions, Mining Expertise and Global Reach. 2) Caterpillar to Showcase Sustainability, Safety and the Future of Mining at MINExpo. 3) Caterpillar Mining Performance Solutions to Leverage Global Data Analytics that Help Mining Customers Improve Site Performance & Predictability. 4) New Cat MineStar Guide™ and Surface Management Platform Additions to MineStar Edge Demonstrated During MINExpo 5) Autonomous Cat 794 AC Mining Truck Equipped with Cat MineStar™ Command for Hauling Makes its MINExpo Debut. 6) The Cat D11 XE Harnesses the Power and Efficiency of Electric Drive to Deliver the Lowest Cost per Ton in Dozing Applications. 7) Previewed at MINExpo, the New Cat D10 Dozer Offers More Productivity with Less Fuel Consumption and Maintenance. 8) Equipped with Command for Hauling, Cat° 777G Water Truck Showcases Autonomous Water Delivery Capabilities 9) Next Generation Cab for Cat Mining Trucks Optimized for More Comfortable and Productive Hauling. 10) With its Class-Leading Productivity, the new Cat R1700 XE Underground Battery-Electric LHD Delivers Superior and Reliable Performance with No Engine Heat or Exhaust Emissions. 11) Built Rugged for Underground Mining, the new Cat MEC500 Mobile Equipment Charger Delivers Fast, Simple and Safe Charging. 12) The Caterpillar Underground MINExpo Display Offers Insights into the Diesel Electric Drive Design of the Cat R2900 XE LHD. 13) Caterpillar Displays Expandable Technology Platforms for Cat Next Generation and Current Hydraulic Mining Shovels at MINExpo 2021. 14) New Cat Dipper for Cat 7495 HF Electric Rope Shovels Improves Uptime and Digging Performance. 15) Full Family Integration, Enhanced Cat Technology Maximize Value of the Cat MD6310 Rotary Drill. 16) Caterpillar to Launch New Connected Worker System that Protects, Manages, and Communicates with Workers to Increase Safety. 17) Caterpillar to Offer Major Components and Wear Parts Lifecycle Agreements Through Dealer Network. Other Announcements: - Rio Tinto Teams Up with Caterpillar for Zero-Emission Autonomous Trucks: https://www.riotinto.com/news/releases/2021/Rio-Tinto-Teams-Up-with-Caterpillar-for-Zero-Emissions-Autonomous-Trucks (Sept 21) - Caterpillar Acquires CarbonPoint Solutions. (September 21) - Chevron, Caterpillar, Announce Collaboration Agreement on Hydrogen. (September 21) - Caterpillar to Expand Hydrogen-Powered Solutions to Customers. (September 21) - BHP and Caterpillar to Accelerate Development of Zero-Emissions Mining Trucks.(August 21) - Nouveau Monde Graphite and Caterpillar Have Signed an Agreement Pursuant to Which Caterpillar Will Develop, Test and Produce Cat “Zero-Emission Machines”. (June 21) Caterpillar Collaborates with Microsoft to Provide Standby Power to Its Swedish Data Centers. (June 21) |
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