German startup Jakob Mining Vehicles (JMV) has teamed up with engineering services provider EDAG and Swedish contract manufacturer T-Engineering to produce its first purpose-built electric pickup truck for the mining sector. The model, named the JMV TerraCharge, will be built at part of the former Saab plant in Trollhättan, Sweden, with an annual production target of 750 units.
JMV was founded by Fulda-based car dealer Benjamin Jakob, who has 15 years of experience converting off-road vehicles for mining and other industries. “The mining company K+S approached us in 2010 to try out a Jeep Wrangler, and that’s how it all started,” Jakob said in a company profile. He added that JMV has since completed over 1,800 vehicle conversions, including Dodge Ram pickups adapted with aerial work platforms, tanks, or group transport for Peruvian gold mines.
Jakob said the idea for an electric pickup arose after mining operators at the 2019 Bauma trade fair asked whether fully electric vehicles could replace the company’s combustion engine conversions. “There was simply nothing on the market,” he explained. “After collaborations with several manufacturing companies fell through, we approached the EDAG Group in Fulda with a list of requirements for the vehicle.”
The TerraCharge is expected to deliver more than 200 kW of power, a range of up to 250 kilometers, and 80% fast-charging in under an hour. It will use a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery and support a payload of 1,050 kilograms, with ISO 19296 certification for mobile underground machinery.
Klas Lundgren, CEO of T-Engineering, said: “We’re excited about building electric vehicles in Trollhättan. This project means expanding our production capacity and leveraging our deep expertise in EV controls, calibration, and electrical systems to ensure the TerraCharge delivers on performance, reliability, and efficiency.” Jakob added: “The TerraCharge is a bold step forward in our mission to decarbonise mining. By partnering with EDAG and T-Engineering, we are bringing together the best of German engineering and Swedish manufacturing to create a vehicle that meets the operational and environmental requirements of modern mining companies.”
Source: Osthessen-News