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Fortescue adapts car welding robots for its 6 MW electric truck chargers, the world’s biggest

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First reported by The Driven · 13 October at 8:42 am

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The Driven·EV specialists·13 October at 8:42 am

Fortescue adapts car welding robots for its 6 MW electric truck chargers, the world’s biggest

Fortescue is adapting car factory welding robots to operate the world’s most powerful electric truck chargers, delivering up to 6 MW of power at its Pilbara mines. The post Fortescue adapts car…

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The quick read

  • Fortescue is building its own 6 MW electric truck chargers to eliminate fossil fuels from its operations.
  • The 6 MW electric truck chargers are the world's biggest.
  • Fortescue's move is likely to drive demand for electric trucks in the mining sector.
  • Other mining companies may follow Fortescue's lead and invest in electric vehicle technology.

For dealers: Australian dealerships that stock electric vehicles may see an increase in demand as a result of Fortescue's move to eliminate fossil fuels from its operations.

AI-assisted summary of the coverage below — check the original reporting before relying on specifics.

ADME commentary

The ADME angle

The fact that Fortescue is building its own 6 MW electric truck chargers to eliminate fossil fuels from its operations has significant implications for the demand for electric vehicles in the mining sector.

This move by Fortescue is likely to drive demand for electric trucks, which could have a ripple effect on the entire automotive industry, including Australian dealerships.

What it means for stock and ordering

Australian dealerships that stock electric vehicles, particularly those suitable for the mining sector, may see an increase in demand as a result of Fortescue's move.

The 6 MW electric truck chargers being built by Fortescue are the world's biggest, which suggests that the company is committed to making a significant investment in electric vehicle technology.

Competitor response

Other mining companies may follow Fortescue's lead and invest in electric vehicle technology, which could lead to increased demand for electric vehicles across the industry.

This could lead to a competitive advantage for dealerships that are already stocking electric vehicles and have experience in servicing and supporting them.

Action plan

This week, dealers could review their current stock and ordering processes to ensure they are prepared to meet any potential increase in demand for electric vehicles, particularly those suitable for the mining sector.

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