BHP and Rio Tinto to test Caterpillar’s battery-electric haul trucks in high-demand mining operations

BHP and Rio Tinto to test Caterpillar’s battery-electric haul trucks in high-demand mining operations

BHP and Rio Tinto to test Caterpillar’s battery-electric haul trucks in high-demand mining operations The Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul truck delivers zero exhaust emissions while maintaining performance By Stephanie Bontorin December 08, 2025 Australia’s first Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks have arrived at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pilbara, marking the start of on-site testing, in collaboration with Rio Tinto, of Caterpillar’...
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UnifyDrive UT2 review: Fantastically versatile portable NAS for field use

UnifyDrive UT2 review: Fantastically versatile portable NAS for field use

Skip to content Image: Jon L. Jacobi At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Super portable, clever, and versatile design Runs off an internal battery or USB power Attaches via ethernet or USB SD/TF and CFe card slots Wi-Fi hotspot and USB mass storage support Phone app for monitoring and administration Cons Pricey without SSDs Odd SMB sharing restrictions Must be activated by phone Phone required to change admin password Needs better documentation Our Verdict There’s no better way to create an...
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Tiny rewards can protect the grid from a surge in electric vehicles

Tiny rewards can protect the grid from a surge in electric vehicles

Humans As the number of electric vehicles increases, their increased demand could strain the grid – but small financial incentives convinced drivers to ease that demand by charging during off-peak hours By Jeremy Hsu Facebook / Meta Twitter / X icon Linkedin Reddit Email Charging an electric vehicle at night can reduce the demand on the power grid ifeelstock/Alamy A small financial reward can persuade many electric vehicle owners to charge their electric cars during off-peak nighttime hours â€...
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