IvorTheEngine t1_ixlj49m wrote
Reply to comment by Draskules in This mining tractor developed by Caterpillar is completely battery-operated by redhatGizmo
Even a forklift battery is far too heavy to lift by hand. The battery handling is part of the system. I'd imagine the truck would be able to lift and lower its own battery, and they'd use a long lead to power the truck between batteries.
cat_prophecy t1_ixn8gth wrote
Forklift batteries are also lead-acid and heavy on purpose as they’re used for the counterweight.
The minimum energy density of a LiOn battery is 28% higher than lead acid and that would be using old obsolete packs. For modern packs it’s about 200-300 times higher.
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