Sandvik introduces largest-capacity BEV truck

The Sandvik TH665B prototype has a 65-tonne payload capacity and is completing factory testing in California. The truck is being trialed at the Sunrise Dam gold mine to prove its viability in a long ramp haulage application before commercial production of Sandvik TH665B is expected to begin in late 2023.

Sandvik TH665B is engineered to improve productivity, sustainability, and cost efficiency in bulk mining operations. Due to an extremely efficient electric driveline, a fully loaded Sandvik TH665B is expected to be up to 30 percent faster on a 1:7 ramp than a comparable conventional diesel underground truck. Each of the truck’s four wheels is equipped with independent drives, resulting in a simpler driveline, improved overall efficiency and maximum power output.

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