The brief

Analyst view

• $2.8B partnership (Sep 2024): ~360 T264 battery-electric autonomous trucks for Fortescue's Pilbara mines.
• T 264: 416-tonne truck with 240-tonne payload; powered by Fortescue Zero 3.2 MWh battery and autonomous haulage system.
• Largest deal in Liebherr's 75-year history; battery-electric validation ongoing with first unit retrofit in May 2026.

Technical approach

As reported

Battery-electric drivetrain

Developed jointly with Fortescue Zero

Scalable battery packs replace diesel, preserving load and speed.

Fast-charging infrastructure

30-minute recharge capability

A 6 MW charging system with up to two MCS plugs charges trucks in ~30 minutes, enabling trucks to cycle back into pit operations with minimal idle time.

Autonomous haulage system

AHS jointly developed with Liebherr

GPS, lidar and radar guidance for driverless pit operation.

Retrofittable design

Scales to existing Liebherr fleet

Battery-electric powertrain retrofits existing Liebherr trucks.

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