The new Western Star 4900XD is a world first: a 100% electric mining haul truck. But the real differentiating factor is that it’s the first commercially available truck to come with ultra-fast charging capability. With the capacity to deliver 380 kW of power to the battery in just 12 minutes, fast charging is a critical part of battery-electric technology viability for industrial fleets, which operate 24/7.
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