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Mammoth zero-emission mining truck makes its debut in South Africa, powered by First Mode

Anglo American’s zero-emission haul truck stands three stories tall. (Anglo American Photo) After years of development, the world’s largest zero-emission vehicle was unveiled today at a South African platinum mine, with a hydrogen-fueled hybrid powerplant designed and built by Seattle-based First Mode. Anglo American’s three-story-tall, 200-ton nuGen hybrid mining truck received a grand sendoff from…

First Mode will develop zero-emission trucks at proving grounds south of Seattle

First Mode built the power plant for the world’s largest zero-emission truck. (Anglo American Photo) First Mode is establishing a proving grounds between Seattle and Portland to test and optimize giant zero-emission hauling trucks and the hydrogen-based infrastructure they’ll depend on. The Seattle-based engineering venture says its leased facility at the TransAlta Centralia Mine, 85…