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Mining haul trucks consume approximately 32% of total energy and account for up to 22% of operating costs in open-pit mines.
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Fuel consumption can be affected by equipment condition and characteristics, road design and conditions, weather conditions and driving behaviour, among others.
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Using data collected from sensors installed on haul trucks, the effect of important factors such as travel speed, road inclination, payload and weather conditions on fuel consumption is studied.
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Supervised predictive analytics modelling, followed by scenario analyses are used to support decision-making related to mine operation, maintenance and design.
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Our findings suggest strategies such as payload and maximum speed limit adjustments can yield significant fuel savings.