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FEATURE
Zero emission solution for the Toyota: Land
Cruiser & Hilux used in underground mining
Tembo 4x4 e-LV’s are the next step in light vehicle development for mining, with 100% electric drive and
zero emissions. The Toyota Land Cruiser and Hilux are transformed into the Electric Cruiser & Electric HLX
by using proven technology for reliability and robustness.
electric unit, which requires little
maintenance. It is a completely sealed
and waterproof system. Theoretically
you can run it under water.
The on-board charger makes live for the
operator as easy as possible, allowing
the vehicle to be charged directly from
the existing electrical infrastructure.
Using engine braking the vehicle is able
to charge its batteries, for instance on
downhill sections into an underground
mine. This allows for a range between
60-80 km with the existing battery
capacity on a full charge and is the
exact average range to cover one shift
underground.
Vehicle management is done by an
elaborate system, featuring a full can
bus, telematics with remote access
and a user- and maintenance friendly
interface.
T
he Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series
& Toyota Hilux are the most
common used light vehicles in
mining worldwide. The heavy-duty frame
and powertrain have proven to survive in
these rough environments and the basic
design make the Land Cruiser & Hilux
the ideal base vehicle inside the mines.
However, the standard Land Cruisers &
Hilux with diesel engines cannot meet
future emission standards.
there are no experiments, only proven
technology.
All parameters of the engine, such as
maximum speed and torque can be
customised to a setting suitable for your
situation. Precise fleet management
gives you full control over the vehicle, its
usage and maintenance status.
The engine and gearbox of the original
vehicle have been replaced with the
‘The ECU is easy to access with a
diagnostic tool and it can automatically
share data with a server for maintenance
and fleet management purposes. This
simplifies maintenance on this already
very simple and robust vehicle.
The Electric Cruiser and Electric HLX
are ready for the future in underground
mining and contribute to a greener,
cleaner and better place to work.
Fitting an electric engine solves the only
weak point of these otherwise excellent
vehicles. It takes away all exhaust
gasses, improves the air quality of the
workplace and reduces the need for
ventilation when used underground.
Built to be as robust as the original
product the Electric Cruiser and Electric
HLX are engineered with the mining
industry in mind. Using off-the-shelve
parts from the automotive industry
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