# Anglo American and Williams to develop hydrogen-powered Komatsu mining truck

Anglo American and Williams Advanced Engineering will develop the world's first hydrogen-powered mining truck, converting a Komatsu truck to fuel cell and battery power. Tests are expected to begin later this year at Anglo American's Mogalakwena mine in South Africa.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2020-02-11
- Where: Mogalakwena, South Africa, South Africa
- Status: announced
- Products: hydrogen-powered mining truck
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Anglo American](https://endata.com/companies/15317.md) (partner)
- [Komatsu](https://endata.com/companies/15845.md) (supplier)
- [Williams Advanced Engineering](https://endata.com/companies/45188.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [autoevolution.com](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/monstrous-komatsu-mining-truck-will-no-longer-burn-diesel-but-drink-hydrogen-140985.html), 2020-02-11: "We are delighted to be involved in this innovative and exciting project which showcases the scalability of battery technology from automotive and motorsport to 'heavy-duty' industrial applications."

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