Intramotev, Carmeuse Partner to Deploy TugVolt Technology
Written by Carolina Worrell, Senior Editor
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Zero-emissions rail solutions technology company Intramotev announced April 24 that it is partnering with global mining company Carmeuse Americas to deploy its TugVolt technology at a mining site in Cedarville, Mich.
With support from the Michigan Mobility Funding Program, Intramotev says it will deploy three TugVolt battery electric railcars at a Carmeuse Americas mining site in Cedarville “to support a new railway that will carry one six-car train of ore per hour.” It will be the first real-world operational deployment of a battery-electric freight railcar capable of operating without a locomotive pulling it, as well as one of the largest scale implementations of industrial robots, according to the company.
According to Intramotev, the deployment is estimated to eliminate up to 55,000 gallons of diesel consumption and 617 tons of vehicle-level CO2 emissions.
“We couldn’t have asked for a better partner to deploy our technology in Michigan than Carmeuse,” said Intramotev CEO Tim Luchini. “For over 160 years, Carmeuse has been on the frontlines of innovation, and we’re thrilled to partner with them to cut emissions, save fuel costs, and keep their workers safe.”
“We’re excited to partner with Intramotev to deploy their TugVolt technology,” said Jeff Bittner, Senior VP of Operations, “This partnership represents an incredible opportunity to increase our efficiency, decrease our carbon footprint, and keep our workers safe and focused on what they do best through adoption of emerging digital technologies. It’s a win-win for everyone involved.”
Further Reading:
- Intramotev ReVolt Operating at Iron Senergy Cumberland Mine
- Supply Side: FourKites, Intramotev, Medha/Leclanché
- Intramotev Reports TugVolt Progress
