ENVIRONMENT

The alt-fuel revolution: can mining really ditch diesel?

Alternative fuels and agnostic engines are increasingly credible contributors

‘Agnostic’ engines and renewable fuels may soon replace mining’s love for diesel. Photo: Cummins

‘Agnostic’ engines and renewable fuels may soon replace mining’s love for diesel. Photo: Cummins | Credits: Cummins

Traditional diesel is the lifeblood of mining equipment, with heavy equipment such as trucks and loaders guzzling several gallons per hour.  According to a 2023 report in Applied Sciences, transportation...

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