Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) reveals an innovative OEM-designed solution to assist in addressing one of the most complicated parts of the mining industry’s energy transition: energy management.

Cat® Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) is a Caterpillar-developed technology that can supply energy to both diesel-electric and battery-electric heavy mining trucks while they work on a mine site. It can also charge a machine’s batteries while operating at higher speeds on grade, increasing operational efficiency and equipment uptime. The revolutionary Cat DET system gives the sector choices to support both short-term and long-term sustainability initiatives.

“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,” says 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.”

Enhanced flexibility through innovative design
Cat DET is made up of several interconnected components, including a power module that transforms energy from a mining site’s power supply, an electrified rail system that transports the energy, and a machine system that transfers the energy to the truck’s motor.

The rail system is a highly deployable, mobile solution that can be tailored to each customer’s site layout, including high-speed and curving haul routes, resulting in increased efficiency. The connecting arm can be put on either side of a truck and various truck models, giving clients options tailored to their operations. It can also be employed on mature or developing sites and is readily moved or enlarged to ensure complete mine site coverage.

Cat DET will interact with Cat MineStar™ Command for hauling solutions, combining autonomy and electrification technologies to offer a comprehensive site solution.

Caterpillar Senior Vice President Marc Cameron explains, “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 at Caterpillar’s MINExpo 2024 show, located in Central Hall booth #6333 at the Las Vegas Convention Centre from September 24-26.

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