CPC B60K 1/04 (2013.01) [B60K 11/00 (2013.01); B60L 50/75 (2019.02); H01M 8/04029 (2013.01); H01M 8/04201 (2013.01); H01M 16/006 (2013.01); B60K 15/03 (2013.01); B60K 2015/03315 (2013.01); B60L 2200/40 (2013.01); B62D 65/10 (2013.01); H01M 2220/20 (2013.01); H01M 2250/20 (2013.01)] | 12 Claims |
1. A method of retrofitting a diesel-powered mining haul truck with a hybrid hydrogen fuel cell/battery-based powerplant, comprising:
removing, from a frame of the haul truck, (a) an engine and an alternator from an engine bay, (b) a diesel tank from a first wheel pocket, and (c) a hydraulic fluid reservoir from a second wheel pocket to create a plurality of first available volumes;
installing the hydraulic fluid reservoir in a rear axle pocket; and
installing at least a portion of a fuel cell system, a battery system, or a hydrogen storage system (HSS) in at least one of the first available volumes.
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