Cat unveils two electric mining prototypes

Demonstration of Cat 793 Electric mining truck; new mine site of the future to be built at Tucson test site.

With executives from some of the world's largest mining companies on hand to witness the historic event, Caterpillar Inc. carried out its first demonstration of a battery electric 793 large mining truck prototype at the heavy equipment company's proving grounds south of Tucson, Arizona.

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