Cooling system designed for retrofitted electric mining truck
EPCA developed and tested a cooling system to support reliable operation of a retrofitted 100‑tonne electric haul truck.
EPCA developed and tested a cooling system to support reliable operation of a retrofitted 100‑tonne electric haul truck.
16 June 2026
Dr Sandra Pavón | Fraunhofer IKTS
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