Cat keeps one electric drive truck in new range but otherwise chooses mechanical
Caterpillar , the world's biggest manufacturer of large mining trucks, has stopped further development of its 793F AC electric drive truck as it reckons the 793F mechanical drive unit has the edge, but continues with its new 797 AC drive unit as it fills a gap in its range.
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