2025-06-27 00:00
June 27, 2025
CATHAY overcomes key technical challenges and launches ultra-long-range electric mining truck
CATHAY announced that it has successfully developed an electric mining truck CATHAY ET300 with ultra-long driving range. This product solves the industry problem of insufficient driving range of electric mining trucks, which has long plagued the industry, and has injected strong impetus into the green transformation of mining transportation.
The CATHAY ET300 electric mining truck is equipped with a new generation of high-energy density lithium iron phosphate battery pack independently developed by CATHAY. The battery capacity is up to 600kWh, which is 1.5 times that of similar products. With the advanced battery management system, the ET300 can achieve a single charge range of more than 300 kilometers under full load conditions, which is far more than the current mainstream electric mining trucks on the market. In addition, the ET300 supports fast charging technology, and can be charged from 20% to 80% in just 45 minutes, effectively reducing vehicle downtime and improving transportation efficiency.
In terms of power performance, the CATHAY ET300 uses a dual-motor drive system, with a total power of 520kW and a maximum torque of 2200 N·m. It can maintain stable power output on steep mountain roads and complex terrains in mines, and can easily cope with various complex mine transportation scenarios. At the same time, the ET300's energy recovery system can effectively recover braking energy during downhill and deceleration, further extending the range.
CATHAY's chief technology officer stated: 'The development of the ET300 electric mining truck is an important milestone in the green transformation of the mining industry. We have overcome many key technical challenges such as long-range battery technology, high-power motor drive, and intelligent energy management, making it possible to use pure electric power in large-scale mine transportation.'
At present, the CATHAY ET300 electric mining truck has started trial operation in several large mines in Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia, China. According to the trial data, compared with traditional fuel mining trucks, the ET300 reduces fuel costs by about 65%, reduces carbon emissions by more than 80%, and vehicle maintenance costs are also significantly reduced. With the continuous improvement of charging infrastructure in mining areas, it is expected that electric mining trucks will gradually replace traditional fuel trucks in the next 5 years and become the mainstream equipment for mine transportation.
The CATHAY ET300 electric mining truck is equipped with a new generation of high-energy density lithium iron phosphate battery pack independently developed by CATHAY. The battery capacity is up to 600kWh, which is 1.5 times that of similar products. With the advanced battery management system, the ET300 can achieve a single charge range of more than 300 kilometers under full load conditions, which is far more than the current mainstream electric mining trucks on the market. In addition, the ET300 supports fast charging technology, and can be charged from 20% to 80% in just 45 minutes, effectively reducing vehicle downtime and improving transportation efficiency.
In terms of power performance, the CATHAY ET300 uses a dual-motor drive system, with a total power of 520kW and a maximum torque of 2200 N·m. It can maintain stable power output on steep mountain roads and complex terrains in mines, and can easily cope with various complex mine transportation scenarios. At the same time, the ET300's energy recovery system can effectively recover braking energy during downhill and deceleration, further extending the range.
CATHAY's chief technology officer stated: 'The development of the ET300 electric mining truck is an important milestone in the green transformation of the mining industry. We have overcome many key technical challenges such as long-range battery technology, high-power motor drive, and intelligent energy management, making it possible to use pure electric power in large-scale mine transportation.'
At present, the CATHAY ET300 electric mining truck has started trial operation in several large mines in Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia, China. According to the trial data, compared with traditional fuel mining trucks, the ET300 reduces fuel costs by about 65%, reduces carbon emissions by more than 80%, and vehicle maintenance costs are also significantly reduced. With the continuous improvement of charging infrastructure in mining areas, it is expected that electric mining trucks will gradually replace traditional fuel trucks in the next 5 years and become the mainstream equipment for mine transportation.
