- Partners pioneer innovative technology solutions to
electrify large-scale haul truck systems
- Research and development to deliver safer, cleaner,
electrically operated solutions
- 21 companies shortlisted for global challenge to reduce
carbon emissions in mining
Ampcontrol, in partnership with Tritium, has been announced as
one of just 21 companies across the globe to be shortlisted for the
"Charge On Innovation Challenge." Competing against international
vendors such as Hitachi Group, Shell Consortium, Siemens, and
Mitsui & Co., Ampcontrol and Tritium are honoured to be
announced as one of the shortlisted innovators to further research
and develop innovative electrical mining solutions.
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L-R Paul Vazey (Ampcontrol Strategic
Development Manager Energy) and James Kennedy (Tritium Co-Founder
& CTO) (Photo: Business Wire)
Facilitated by Austmine, Australia's leading industry body for
the mining equipment, technology and services sector, and sponsored
by founding patrons BHP, Rio Tinto and Vale, the worldwide "Charge
On Innovation Challenge" aims to solve one of the biggest mining
challenges today: the decarbonisation of mining operations.
Ampcontrol Managing Director & CEO Rod Henderson said,
"Technological breakthroughs are vital to our decarbonisation
journey as we work toward zero emissions. Collaborative
partnerships with organisations such as Tritium are critical to our
research and development as they bring together innovative thinkers
to deliver safer, cleaner, electrically operated solutions to the
mining industry."
The scope for the challenge was to uncover novel, tangible
solutions to large-scale haul truck electrification systems, reduce
the consumption of diesel fuel and significantly lessen emissions
from surface mine operations.
The challenge asked vendors to present interoperable solutions
that can safely deliver electricity to large battery electric
off-road haul trucks in a way that maintains or improves current
productivity levels. Specifically, innovations were sought to
identify mechanisms capable of producing in the order of 400kWh of
electricity to each truck within a haul cycle (i.e., load, travel,
dump, return, queue). The delivered electricity is to charge a
battery, and if applicable, directly propel the truck.
"Tritium has a strong history of developing innovative solutions
to difficult problems, whether it's fast charging technology for
sub-arctic temperatures and the hottest deserts, or battery
management systems for deep sea exploration," said James Kennedy,
Tritium Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer. "That's why we
built our DC fast charging technology with sealed enclosures and
liquid cooling, to better protect our chargers in dusty, hot,
corrosive and other industrial and harsh environments. Through this
partnership with Ampcontrol, we will be applying our expertise in
power electronics and high-power DC charging in harsh environments
to develop a reliable technology solution to reduce emission in the
sector."
Focused on the sustainability of our environment, Ampcontrol and
Tritium worked together to pitch for the challenge to help find a
joint solution that can change the shape of the mining haul cycle
forever.
Shortlisting the submission by Ampcontrol and Tritium in this
competitive, worldwide challenge acknowledges both firms as
pioneers in innovative global solutions in the electrical
engineering, manufacturing and energy sectors.
The next phase of the "Charge On Innovation Challenge" will
comprise a pitch session followed by an in-depth review of the
innovative solution proposed by Ampcontrol and Tritium to reduce
carbon emissions in mining operations around the world.
For more information, visit the Charge On Innovation Challenge
website.
About Ampcontrol
Ampcontrol is Australia's largest privately-owned electrical
engineering company leading advanced global manufacturing of
award-winning innovations, products, solutions and service to the
resources, infrastructure, and energy sectors. From humble
beginnings founded by four friends in a small shed in Newcastle in
1968, Ampcontrol has grown to over 850 employees, 6 member
companies and 30 operations worldwide. Australian owned and
operated, locations including New South Wales, Queensland,
Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Northern Territory,
ACT and South-East Asia. Built on a foundation of innovation,
agility and ingenuity, the talented people of Ampcontrol energise
our world by designing and developing integrated electrical
solutions and technology that make a meaningful improvement to
people's lives and communities across the globe. For more
information visit www.ampcontrolgroup.com.
About Tritium
Founded in 2001, Tritium designs and manufactures proprietary
hardware and software to create advanced and reliable DC fast
chargers for electric vehicles. Tritium's compact and robust
chargers are designed to look great on Main Street and thrive in
harsh conditions, through technology engineered to be easy to
install, own, and use. Tritium is focused on continuous innovation
in support of our customers around the world.
As announced on May 26, 2021, Tritium has entered into a
definitive agreement for a business combination with
Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation II (NASDAQ: DCRN,
DCRNW), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company
(SPAC), that would result in Tritium becoming a publicly listed
company. Completion of the proposed transaction is subject to
customary closing conditions and is expected to occur in the fourth
quarter of 2021.
For more information, visit tritiumcharging.com.
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Ampcontrol Media Contact Crystal Bergemann 02 4961 9000
or 0427 633 423 crystal.bergemann@ampcontrolgroup.com
Tritium Media Contact Jack Ulrich
media@tritium.com.au
Tritium Investors Contact Caldwell Bailey ICR, Inc.
TritiumIR@icrinc.com
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