# Fortescue receives prototype zero-emissions battery for mining haul truck from WAE Technologies

Fortescue took delivery of Australia's first prototype 1.4 MWh battery system for a zero-emissions mining haul truck, developed with Liebherr and WAE Technologies. The battery will be integrated into a 240-tonne truck as part of Fortescue's $6.2 billion decarbonisation strategy.

- Type: Product launch
- Announced: 2023-01-16
- Where: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 1.4 MWh
- Products: battery system for mining haul truck
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Liebherr](https://endata.com/companies/10693.md) (partner)
- [Fortescue](https://endata.com/companies/67647.md) (customer)
- [WAE Technologies](https://endata.com/companies/67648.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [miningweekly.com](https://www.miningweekly.com/article/australias-first-zero-emissions-battery-lands-at-fortescue-2023-01-16), 2023-01-16: "The battery system, designed for our zero-emission battery electric mining haul trucks is an important part of our strategy to reach real zero terrestrial emissions across our iron operations by 2030."

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