EACON Auto BEV Fleet Delivers Cost & Emissions Reduction for Shougang
•February 16, 2026
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Why It Matters
The deployment proves that autonomous electric haulage can cut costs, boost safety, and deliver measurable carbon reductions, accelerating the mining sector’s shift toward low‑carbon operations.
Key Takeaways
- •350k km traveled, 11M tonnes hauled.
- •386k kWh recovered, cutting 185t CO₂.
- •Mechanical brake use down 70%, pad life up 300%.
- •$2.2M annual fuel/labour savings.
- •Fleet expands to 40+ trucks across two sites.
Pulse Analysis
The mining industry is at a turning point as digital transformation meets electrification. EACON’s autonomous battery‑electric trucks illustrate how advanced perception systems and regenerative braking can replace conventional diesel haulage without sacrificing productivity. By integrating autonomy with a zero‑emission powertrain, operators achieve tighter control over energy consumption, lower wear on mechanical components, and a safer work environment where human exposure to hazardous zones is minimized.
Financial metrics from Shougang’s Shuichang mine underscore the economic upside. Over a twelve‑month period the fleet delivered more than US$2.2 million in fuel and labour savings, while spare‑parts expenses dropped by roughly US$5,500 thanks to a 70 % reduction in mechanical braking. The extended brake‑pad lifespan—up over 300 %—further illustrates how electric drivetrains can lower maintenance cycles, translating into higher equipment availability and lower total‑cost‑of‑ownership. These operational efficiencies are reinforced by a clear sustainability story: 386 MWh of regenerated energy and an estimated 185 tonnes of CO₂ avoided, aligning with global decarbonisation targets.
EACON’s broader portfolio now includes more than 2,300 autonomous trucks, with battery‑electric units representing 27 % of deployments. The rapid uptake signals a market‑wide recognition that low‑carbon haulage is no longer a niche but a competitive necessity. As miners like Shougang scale up to 40‑plus BEVs across multiple sites, the industry is likely to see a cascade effect—accelerated adoption of autonomous electric fleets, tighter regulatory compliance, and stronger investor confidence in sustainable mining practices. The momentum suggests that autonomous battery‑electric haulage will become a standard benchmark for efficiency, safety, and environmental stewardship in the next decade.
EACON auto BEV fleet delivers cost & emissions reduction for Shougang
One year after deploying autonomous battery-electric haul trucks at Shougang Group’s Shuichang Iron Ore Mine, EACON says its solution is delivering strong operational, financial, and sustainability outcomes.
Shougang Group is a leading industrial enterprise with diversified steel and mining operations across China and international assets including Peru. As part of its broader strategy to advance digital transformation, improve operational safety, and promote green, low-carbon development across its resource operations, Shougang introduced autonomous and battery-electric haulage at its Shuichang project.
Since commissioning the 10 factory-fit vehicles in late 2024 and adding 17 retrofit vehicles at the end of 2025, Shougang Group report that the fleet has travelled more than 350,000 km and hauled over 11 million tonnes of material, demonstrating production performance comparable to, and often exceeding, traditional manned operations. Over the same period, the Group states that the deployment achieved 386,000 kWh of energy recovery through regenerative braking, equivalent to reducing 185 t of CO₂ emissions.
Shougang Group further confirmed that the deployment has “built a new development paradigm of safety, efficiency, sustainability, and economy,” adding that the autonomous battery-electric fleet provides “valuable practical experience for promoting green and low-carbon transformation in the mining sector.”
“Battery-electric haulage is becoming a criticial pathway for miners looking to reduce emissions without sacrificing productivity,” said Lei Zhang, Chairman of EACON. “This project demonstrates than when electrification is paired with mature autonomy, operations can achieve lower operating costs, safer working environments, and measurable carbon reductions, all while maintaining high production performance.”
A core element of EACON’s autonomous haulage solution is the intelligent integration of autonomy with battery-electric powertrains. Leveraging advanced perception systems, the truck continuously monitors its environment and proactively plans trajectories and speeds. Combined with the regenerative braking capabilities of the battery-electric powertrain, this approach maximises energy recovery, reduces mechanical braking, and supports safer operations. As a result, mechanical braking usage dropped by 70%, brake pad life increased by over 300%, and annual spare-parts costs were reduced by approximately US$5,500. Fuel and labour costs have also been cut by more than US$2.2 million annually. These strong outcomes led Shougang Group to expand its partnership with EACON, deploying autonomous battery-electric trucks at its Dashihe iron ore project in 2025, creating a combined fleet of more than 40 autonomous BEVs operating across both sites.
Today, out of the more than 2,300 autonomous trucks EACON has deployed, 27% of these are battery-electric, reflecting growing industry demand for low-emission mining solutions. As miners increasingly prioritise sustainability without compromising productivity, EACON continues to expand its autonomous BEV deployments to help operations worldwide achieve safer, cleaner, and more efficient haulage.
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