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In a record-setting deal worth billions, Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer XCMG has agreed to deliver more than 200 of its 240-tonne electric haul trucks to Australian mining giants Fortescue in one of the biggest moves yet to decarbonize mining.<\/p>\n
From pioneering its \u201cworld\u2019s first\u201d best-practice model for smart mining at China Huaneng\u2019s Yimin Mine<\/a> and winning the 2025 Decarbonizing Mining Award to ranking among the world\u2019s top four open-pit heavy equipment makers, XCMG is rapidly building a reputation for building high-quality electric equipment options that can do all the work without any of the emissions.<\/p>\n Earlier this week, XCMG joined Fortescue, one of the world\u2019s largest iron ore producers, at a grand signing ceremony in Beijing for a strategic cooperation agreement on green mining equipment solutions. Under the terms of the new deal, XCMG will deliver up to 200 of its massive, 240T battery-electric haul trucks to Fortescue, beating a similar deal posted last year<\/a> and marking China\u2019s largest-ever export order for green mining machinery.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also one of the largest-ever EV sales, period.<\/p>\n \tAdvertisement – scroll for more content<\/p>\n Big deal<\/p>\n Fortescue believes the deal isn\u2019t just significant for its size and scope, but for building new global bridges in the quest for full decarbonization.<\/p>\n \u201cThe world once benefited from open trade and cooperation \u2013 now it is divided,\u201d explains Fortescue Executive Chairman and Founder, Dr. Andrew Forrest<\/a>. \u201cFortescue is showing that industry can help glue back that multilateral spirit. Not through rhetoric, but through practical alliances that prove heavy industry can follow a new path \u2013 one where profits rise as emissions fall.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cChina is scaling and manufacturing green technologies at unprecedented speed,\u201d adds Forrest. \u201cand \u201cOur partnerships give Fortescue access to that capability.\u201d<\/p>\n As for the trucks themselves, the new XCMG 240T electric haul trucks are absolute giants<\/a>, built to handle payloads over 500,000 lbs., with a gross vehicle weight rating somewhat north of 380 (!) tonnes (that\u2019s almost 420 Imperial tons, to you and me).<\/p>\n There\u2019s enough power on tap from the big haul trucks\u2019 1,900 kW (2,550 hp) electric drive system to climb 17% grades and hit speeds up to 56 km\/h (35 mph). That\u2019s enough to make XCMG\u2019s 240T one of the most powerful and capable EVs on the planet, slashing emissions without sacrificing hauling performance.<\/p>\n With Fortescue already saving hundreds of millions in fuel costs<\/a>, this deal \u2013\u00a0big as it \u2013\u00a0is going to put an absolutely massive dent in global diesel demand.<\/p>\n SOURCES<\/strong>: Fortescue<\/a>, Yahoo! Finance<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re considering going solar, it\u2019s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out\u00a0EnergySage<\/a>, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it\u2019s free to use, and you won\u2019t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.\u00a0<\/p>\n Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you\u2019ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way.\u00a0Get started here<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"On](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/xcmg_big-ev-deal.jpg\")
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