# Komatsu and Proterra partner to electrify underground mining machines

Komatsu and Proterra have collaborated to bring Proterra's H Series battery system technology to underground mining equipment. Komatsu will develop battery-electric LHDs, drills and bolters, with prototype machines expected in 2021 and commercial production targeted for 2022.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2021-11-09
- Status: announced
- Products: battery systems, battery-electric LHDs, drills, bolters
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Komatsu](https://endata.com/companies/15845.md)
- [Komatsu](https://endata.com/companies/15845.md) (partner)
- [Proterra](https://endata.com/companies/27983.md) (partner)
- [Proterra](https://endata.com/companies/27983.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [northamericanmining.com](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2021/11/29/komatsu-proterra-collaborate-on-electrification-2/), 2021-11-29: "Komatsu will develop battery-electric LHDs, drills and bolters with Proterra battery system technology."
- [canadianminingmagazine.com](https://canadianminingmagazine.com/suppliers/proterra-and-komatsu-announce-collaboration-to-electrify-underground-mining-machines/), 2022-01-10: "Proterra will supply its H Series battery system technology to Komatsu for the development of battery-electric LHDs, drills, and bolters for underground hard rock mining."
- [mining.com](https://www.mining.com/suppliers-and-equipment/machinery-and-equipment/page/16/), 2022-01-19: "Proterra will supply its H Series battery system technology to Komatsu for the development of battery-electric LHDs, drills and bolters for underground hard rock mining."

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