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Australia Abandons Diesel Trucks to Use Electric Hilux in Mining
Australia will have a fleet of thousands of electric Toyota Hilux trucks to be used in mining, abandoning the turbo diesel engine. The project could happen thanks to joint efforts between SEA Electric — a specialist in this type of conversion — and MEVCO, which provides fleet services for one of the global leaders in mining.
SEA Electric stated that the trucks will be fully functional and able to withstand the demands required for vehicles used in mining. In total, 8,500 electric Toyotas will be produced, with the Hilux making up the majority and the Land Cruiser being the complement.
Surprising Numbers of the New Toyota Hilux
The trucks will feature a medium-voltage system, which eliminates the need for active thermal management of the batteries, thus reducing costs and facilitating maintenance. Additionally, there will be both 4×2 and 4×4 options of the Hilux, with two different battery sizes.
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The larger battery has 60 kWh, with a range of 260 km, according to estimates. In the 80 kWh version, the range is 380 km, with both being able to charge in direct current; sufficient to take the charge from zero to 80% in less than an hour. To top it off, the energy cells come with a five-year warranty.
According to Toyota, the vehicle’s electric motor is front-mounted and will feature 182 hp. The great advantage lies in its 71.4 kgfm of torque, which greatly improves operation on challenging terrains. Thus, the electric Hilux becomes the right vehicle for use in mines.
Can the Electric Toyota Hilux Be Used in Brazilian Mines?
More and more, combustion vehicles have been converted to electric models, preserving style while changing the means of propulsion. These changes in the automotive industry present commercial advantages that will be leveraged by mining companies in Australia.
As Australia is always close to Brazil in the list of the largest mining countries in the world, success on the other side of the Southern Hemisphere could certainly stimulate similar changes here.
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