Eacon Mining Technology has introduced the AT150—a 136-tonne payload, cabless, bidirectional battery-electric mining truck—at a State Power Investment Corporation mine in northern China, showcasing a new era in autonomous mining vehicles designed from the ground up for efficiency and autonomy.
- Cabless, bidirectional battery-electric mining truck with autonomous haulage
- Innovative design removes fixed front/rear, improving operational efficiency
- Supports extreme temperature range and fast charging with semi-solid-state battery
What happened
Eacon Mining Technology, in partnership with Inner Mongolia North Hauler Joint Stock Co. and State Power Investment Corporation, has successfully deployed the AT150 mining truck at an SPIC mining site in northern China. This truck features a cabless design and a payload capacity of 136 tonnes. It is uniquely bidirectional, allowing it to drive effectively in either direction without turning around, a significant departure from conventional mining trucks.
Eacon developed the autonomous system that powers this capability, integrating 360-degree perception, advanced path planning, and control systems to navigate complex mine environments. The truck’s architecture leverages all-wheel steering and an electric drive system with a semi-solid-state battery built to endure temperatures between -30°C and 50°C and support charging of up to 3.4 MW.
Why it matters
The AT150’s design challenges traditional assumptions that mining trucks must be driver-centric, eliminating the need for a fixed front or rear and a driver’s cab. This shift allows for enhanced operational flexibility, more efficient traffic flow in tight mine areas, and improved utilization of charging infrastructure. By integrating autonomy, electrification, and vehicle design from inception, Eacon is pioneering equipment built around mining tasks rather than operator needs.
This innovation supports the broader industrial goals of safety, productivity, and environmental sustainability. Eacon’s system also manages fleet operations dynamically by considering vehicle charge levels, task priorities, and charger availability, making mining workflows more adaptive and efficient.
What to watch next
Industry observers should monitor further deployments of Eacon’s autonomous haulage system in China and internationally, especially projects that adopt the bidirectional, cabless truck design concept. Expansion in markets with extreme climate conditions will test the robustness of the semi-solid-state battery and electric drive system.
Additionally, tracking how Eacon partners with other mining OEMs and operators to integrate this technology across diverse fleets will be critical. The company’s growth in Australia and ongoing collaborations suggest a scalable model for autonomous mining vehicles globally, potentially accelerating adoption rates and influencing future mining equipment standards.