Bis reports good commissioning progress with HUGO 80 t underground hard rock truck

HUGO is Australian group Bis Industries’ new hybrid, high payload electric underground hard rock haulage prototype truck which has recently been put through its paces at a quarry during its commissioning phase including extensive durability testing to test the robustness of its electrical system. The 80 t capacity HUGO stands for Hybrid Underground Operations. Firstly more efficient electric haulage: “We know underground mines are only getting deeper and there is a pressing desire to reduce GHG emissions. Bis adds: “Our new hybrid electric underground hard rock haulage truck has had a productive early phase of commissioning which included site mission route testing and thorough brake testing on a variety of grades, speeds and conditions to ensure safe operations. Behind its 80 t capacity is a clever hybrid electric driveline.