IRVING,
Texas, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) unveiled an innovative OEM-designed
solution to help solve one of the most complex aspects of the
mining industry's energy transition – energy management.
Cat® Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) is a fully
Caterpillar-developed system that can transfer energy to both
diesel-electric and battery-electric large mining trucks while they
are working around a mine site. It can also charge a machine's
batteries while operating with increased speed on grade, improving
operational efficiency and machine uptime. The innovative Cat DET
system provides the industry with options to support both near-term
and long-term sustainability strategies.
"We believe Cat DET provides a technological leap for the mining
industry. Our team of innovators designed this system to provide
immediate benefit to miners who want to lower their operating costs
and greenhouse gas emissions today while also creating flexibility
for the future," said Denise
Johnson, Caterpillar's Resource Industries group president.
"We know customers need choices to fit their unique site
objectives. We are proud to deliver an innovative, integrated
solution that can support their needs of today and those of the
future."
Enabling Enhanced Flexibility Through Innovative
Design
Cat DET is comprised of a series of integrated
elements, including a power module that converts energy from a mine
site's power source, an electrified rail system to transmit the
energy and a machine system to transfer the energy to the truck's
powertrain.
The rail system is a highly deployable, mobile solution that can
be customized to customers' specific site layouts, including
high-speed and curved haul roads, enabling higher productivity. The
connecting arm can be installed on either side of a truck and on
multiple truck models, providing options to fit customers' specific
operations. It can also be used on mature or developing sites, and
it can be easily moved or expanded to allow maximum mine site
coverage.
Cat DET will integrate with the Cat MineStar™ Command
for hauling solution, merging autonomy and electrification
technologies to provide a holistic site solution.
Caterpillar Senior Vice President Marc
Cameron explained, "We believe mine sites will benefit from
enhanced efficiency with the integration of electrification and
automation. When combined, these technologies will help miners
achieve production targets while simultaneously managing energy
demands."
The Cat DET system will be on display as part of Caterpillar's
MINExpo 2024 exhibit, located in Central Hall booth #6333 at the
Las Vegas Convention Center,
Sept. 24-26.
About Caterpillar
With 2023 sales and revenues of $67.1
billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading
manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway
diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and
diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been
helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are
committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our
innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer
network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating
through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource
Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing
financing and related services through our Financial Products
segment. Visit us at caterpillar.com or join the conversation on
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