Fortescue picks battery-electric trucks over hydrogen-powered vehicles to decarbonise mining operations by 2030

The Australian firm cites a lack of H2 availability in the short term compared to infrastructure for battery-electric vehicles

A zero-emissions haul truck being operated in the Pilbara region of Australia. — A zero-emissions haul truck being operated in the Pilbara region of Australia.Photo: Fortescue

Polly Martin

Senior Reporter

Published 25 September 2024, 09:26Updated 25 September 2024, 10:17

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