XCMG has delivered 100 all-electric, unmanned mining trucks to the Huaneng Yimin Open-Pit Coal Mine in Inner Mongolia, China. This establishes the Yimin Mine as the world's first mining site to operate a fleet of 100 zero-carbon, fully autonomous electric haul trucks.
"This initiative represents a convergence of energy, technological, equipment, and commercial revolutions," said Yang Dongsheng, chairman of XCMG Group and XCMG Machinery. "By partnering with industry leaders, XCMG has delivered a world-class blueprint for global green, intelligent mining. Starting with autonomous electric trucks, we will expand to unmanned excavators, drilling rigs, and loaders, creating a comprehensive zero-carbon, unmanned mining ecosystem."
Integrating Autonomous & All-Electric Technology
The world's first fleet of 100 all-electric and autonomous mining trucks is the world's first integrated system combining smart battery-swapping technology, autonomous vehicle clusters, and green energy solutions. The system incorporates innovations such as unmanned driving, 5G connectivity, AI-powered safety management, and photovoltaic-generated electricity.
The autonomous, all-electric mining trucks have achieved high-efficiency performance benchmarks, including:
Extreme weather resilience: Operate seamlessly in temperatures as low as -40°C, supporting round-the-clock operations.
Rapid battery swapping: Fully automated battery replacement in under 6 minutes.
Superior productivity: 120% efficiency compared to traditional manned fleets.
In a press release, XCMG said the 100-vehicle fleet will replace over 15,000 tons of diesel consumption and reduce CO2 emissions by 48,000 tons annually.
Li Shuxue, chairman of Huaneng Inner Mongolia East Energy Co., Ltd., emphasized the project's broader significance.
"This fully domestic, zero-carbon solution empowers mining with AI, enhances safety, and accelerates the industry's digital transformation,” Shuxue said. “It is a pivotal step toward overcoming reliance on imported heavy equipment and advancing China's high-quality development in mining."
