BEML Mysuru unveils 60-tonne Electric Dump Truck for mining operations
BEML Limited has unveiled India's first indigenously developed 60-tonne electric dump truck, the BH60-EV, at its Mysuru facility. The vehicle is designed to reduce operating costs and carbon emissions in the mining and infrastructure sectors.
Why it matters
The adoption of electric heavy-duty machinery is a key step toward decarbonizing industrial operations and improving energy efficiency in mining.
BEML Limited on Wednesday unveiled India’s first indigenously designed and developed 60-tonne Electric Dump Truck, the BH60-EV, at its Mysuru complex, marking a significant milestone in the development of high-capacity electric mobility solutions for the mining and infrastructure sectors.
The next-generation electric dump truck was virtually launched by Shantanu Roy, CMD, BEML Limited, in the presence of functional directors, senior officers and employees. The launch marks another significant step in BEML’s journey towards developing advanced, sustainable and technology-driven solutions for heavy industry, according to BEML.
“The BH60-EV, designed and developed at BEML’s Mysuru complex, combines high payload capability with advanced electric powertrain technology and operator-focused engineering, while delivering zero tailpipe emissions during operation. The vehicle is built to meet the demanding requirements of mining and infrastructure operations while supporting the shift towards cleaner, more efficient and sustainable mobility,” a press release said.
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