Heavy transport unit converted for zero-emission hauling

July 27, 2023
Converted from diesel to electric

Mammoet has converted a self-propelled modular transporter from diesel to electric, enabling the company to perform zero-emission heavy transport (SPMT) during the installation of large infrastructure such as bridges, wind turbines, and power station components.

SPMTs are the workhorse of heavy industry, according to Mammoet, used in almost every large energy and construction project worldwide.

Mammoet developed a retrofit kit to replace diesel engines in the vehicles with electric motors. Once converted, each SPMT works in the same way as before: transporting objects up to thousands of ton at walking pace, using a remote control.

The conversions also reduce noise levels at project sites, making working conditions quieter and safer. Communication between staff is clearer, and work can take place for longer at sites with sound restrictions.

This solution was part-financed by the DKTI, a Dutch government program to develop climate technologies and innovations in logistics. Mammoet worked with a leading provider of zero emission powertrains for heavy industry to bring the electric power pack solution to market.

Source: Mammeot

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