XCMG DELIVERS MASS METHANOL, ELECTRIC TRUCKS
XCMG has delivered more than 350 units of methanol powered XKT136 mining trucks to mines in Xinjiang, China.
XCMG says that methanol has high octane rating but very low emission – reducing hydrocarbon emission by 40% in complete combustion state, and the XKT136 can save more than 35% in energy consumption compared with equivalent diesel fuel vehicles.
“The XKT136 features a dual-motor extended range power generation module and dual-motor drive system allowing it to achieve around-the-clock operation. It’s equipped with the industry’s largest methanol tank with a capacity of 1200 litres as well as an efficient and intelligent energy recovery system to maximise the cruising range,” says XCMG.
Despite the extreme weather conditions of high heat over 40 degrees Celsius and frequent sandstorms in Xinjiang, the XKT136 has delivered excellent performance, with over 95% availability and high transportation efficiency.
“XCMG’s development strategy is anchored by technology, about 4.5 to 5% of our total revenues go into R&D, and clean energy equipment development is a key direction with growing sales revenue – in the first half of 2023, the new energy product revenue was up 174.9% compare to the second half of 2022,” says Yang Dongsheng, CEO of XCMG.
At the same time, XCMG delivered four units of 80-tonne XDR80TE pure electric unmanned mining dump truck to the Fuchuan Shilingtou mines of China Resources Cement in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the joint project between China Resources Cement and XCMG aims to realise unmanned transportation in mines to improve safety and efficiency, while tackling the pain points of solid waste treatment.
Leveraging advanced technologies to achieve real-time, systematic, and comprehensive industrial equipment data collection and analysis, the XDR80TE with 23 vehicle-side sensors is capable of mine positioning and navigation, tracking, automatic loading/unloading, platform scheduling and more. The benchmark project promotes emission reduction of local mines and is a strong boost to the green and intelligent transformation of mining operations.