Field Trials and Fire Safety of Battery Electric Vehicles in Underground Mines: A current snapshot of the advantages and challenges of the use of battery electric vehicles in underground mines

The use of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in underground mines offers significant benefits compared with the traditional use of diesel machines: healthier working conditions by producing zero toxic gases and diesel particulate matter (DPM) emissions, as well as lowering heat and noise levels. Other benefits include potential reduction of ventilation and air conditioning costs and potential reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.