Rolls-Royce reveals giant hybrid mining truck concept
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Rolls-Royce plc is developing a hybrid mining truck with 30% lower emissions than traditional versions. The powertrain is being designed in partnership with Flanders Electric.
The concept is aimed at reducing the fuel consumption and emissions of the 20-foot-tall dumpers by 30%.
The setup isn't unlike that found in hybrid cars and trucks and effectively replaces a 16-cylinder diesel engine with a smaller 12-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor and battery pack, which can recoup charge as the vehicle is braking.
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