Caterpillar Inc. CAT has introduced a cutting-edge solution that is capable of transferring energy to large mining trucks while they are in use at a mining site, irrespective of whether they run on diesel-electric or battery-electric systems. This integrated solution will drive sustainability and efficiency in the mining industry.
More on Cat Dynamic Energy Transfer
The Cat Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) is engineered to transfer energy to large mining trucks (both diesel-electric and battery-electric) while they operate on site. The system is equipped to charge a machine’s batteries while in motion, which will help improve operational efficiency and machine uptime.
The Cat DET system has several key components, which include a power module that converts energy from the mine’s power source and an electrified rail system to transmit this energy. It has a machine system to transfer the energy to the truck's powertrain.
One of the most noteworthy aspects of the system is its highly mobile and flexible rail system. It can be tailored according to a mine’s layout, ensuring higher productivity. The connecting arm can be mounted on either side of the truck and is compatible with various truck models, thereby making it adaptable to different operational setups. It can be deployed at both mature and developing mine sites, allowing options for expansion to ensure complete coverage of the site.
Caterpillar’s Offering to Benefit Miners
CAT expects its new solution will address a pertaining challenge in the mining industry, energy management, while also lowering operating costs, improving machine efficiency and cutting down greenhouse gas emissions.
The DET system, which can be customized per different mine sites, will help miners lower their operating costs. Mine sites will also benefit from improved efficiency with the integration of electrification and automation. Miners will be able to achieve production targets while meeting their energy demands. By lowering greenhouse emissions, the system will also help miners in the sustainability journey.
With the help of technology and automation, miners are bringing radical changes to operations to increase productivity, reduce cost and improve frontline safety while cutting down on carbon emissions, which is the need of the hour considering the severity of climate change. To capitalize on this trend, Caterpillar is enhancing its autonomous capabilities and bringing innovative products into markets. These, in turn, provide the company with a competitive edge in mining.
CAT Stock’s Price Performance
Over the past year, the Caterpillar stock has risen 27.4% compared with the industry’s 24.4% growth.
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Caterpillar’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
CAT currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks from the Industrial Products sector are Crane Company CR, Flowserve Corporation FLS and Avery Dennison Corporation AVY. Each of these three companies has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Crane’s 2024 earnings is pegged at $5.07 per share. The consensus estimate for earnings has moved 6% north in the past 60 days. The company has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 11.2%. CR’s shares have gained 85.5% in a year.
Flowserve has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 18.2%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FLS’ 2024 earnings is pinned at $2.76 per share, which indicates year-over-year growth of 31.6%. The consensus estimate for earnings has moved 4% north in the past 60 days. The company’s shares have gained 22.4% in a year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AVY’s 2024 earnings is pegged at $9.46 per share. The consensus estimate for earnings has moved 0.6% north in the past 60 days. The company has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 4%. Avery Dennison’s shares have gained 15.9% in a year.
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