FLANDERS Upgrades Haul Truck Tech at Wyoming Mine

A new hybrid-ready control cabinet was installed on a Komatsu 930E truck at the Belle Ayr mine earlier this month.

Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Electric Vehicles

A large industrial haul truck sits on an expansive, rocky terraced mine site in the Wyoming desert under bright, clear daylight. — Eagle Summit Resources has begun upgrading its aging haul truck fleet at the Belle Ayr mine in Wyoming to improve hybrid-electric performance. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Earlier this month, FLANDERS installed a hybrid-ready electric-drive control cabinet on a Komatsu 930E haul truck at the Belle Ayr mine in Wyoming. This upgrade aims to modernize aging infrastructure for Eagle Summit Resources.

Why it matters

Mines are adopting these upgrades to extend the productive lifespan of existing equipment while addressing maintenance challenges caused by component obsolescence. The transition supports broader efforts to reach emissions targets through hybrid-electric fleet operations.

The new control cabinet features a sealed, liquid-cooled design that replaces previous electric-drive technology and grid blowers. These components are manufactured at the FLANDERS facility in Evansville, Indiana.

The players

FLANDERS

An industrial technology company based in Evansville, Indiana, that specializes in electric-drive systems for mining equipment.

Eagle Summit Resources

A mining company currently modernizing its haul truck fleet infrastructure at the Belle Ayr mine in Wyoming.

Thiess

A global mining services company that collaborates with FLANDERS on hybrid technology for CAT 793D trucks in Australia.

The details

The installation removes outdated electrical components that were increasingly difficult to maintain in harsh mining environments. By utilizing a sealed, liquid-cooled system, the new hardware prevents contamination of internal components, supporting Eagle Summit Resources as they transition their fleet toward hybrid-electric operation.

Earlier this month: FLANDERS installed the hybrid-ready control cabinet.
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Roadmap

This installation follows the broader industry trend of mining companies moving to hybrid-electric fleet operations to improve efficiency and lower emissions. It demonstrates a strategic shift toward upgrading legacy hardware instead of full fleet replacement to optimize capital expenditure.

This modernization reduces the maintenance burden for mining operators by replacing obsolete electrical components with liquid-cooled systems. The long-term adoption of hybrid technology aims to sustain local mining productivity while meeting evolving emissions compliance requirements.

The takeaway

Upgrading existing haul truck fleets allows mining operators to extend the service life of expensive equipment while bypassing the costs of new unit acquisitions. These hybrid-ready modifications serve as a practical bridge for companies seeking to lower their carbon footprint without immediate full-fleet electrification.