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How Caterpillar Takes the Lead in Sustainable Development

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Economic Observer

The beginning of 2024，At the world's largest technology event“International Consumer Electronics Fair（CES）”Go，Caterpillar exhibited a display containingBattery-operated underground scraper、Construction Site Solutions、Energy storage and charging solutions、Battery、Powertrain Solutions、Digital Insights and Customer SolutionsAnd other products and solutions。These advances in the energy transition highlight Caterpillar's leadership position.。

Caterpillar @CES 2024  

Caterpillar is increasing its commitment toDriverless、Alternative fuel、Interconnection and digitization、Field of electrificationInput，It not only reflects its commitment to helping global customers achieve sustainable goals.，It also fully confirms that sustainable development is the action value that Caterpillar has long practiced.。

CAT®794 ACMining truck

Carbon reduction targets are driving global energy transformation。Caterpillar continues to develop and deliver a diverse portfolio of products to customers around the world.、Services and Solutions，Support them in achieving climate-related goals。From the use of low carbon intensity fuels、Mechanical equipment for hydrogen fuel and electricity，To extend the life cycle of equipment and materials、Reduce carbon emissions from manufacturing processesCat® Reman，And then to driverless.、Increased investment in interconnection and digitalization，New Products from Caterpillar、The new service steadily promotes sustainable development in various fields.。

CAT Reman cylinder head

Innovative equipment to promote energy conservation and emission reduction

 Innovation

More and more industries are beginning to control and reduce carbon emissions spontaneously.，To achieve sustainable development.。At present，Caterpillar has launchedBattery-powered mining truck、Engines and generator sets using biodiesel and biogas，And a complete solution for hydrogen-rich fuel power generation，These innovative products and solutions in mining、Applications in areas such as infrastructure and clean power generation，Help reduce greenhouse gas emissions。

Mining, with its higher emissions, has turned to electrification，It is expected that electric mining equipment can promote the sustainable development of the industry.。

CAT®793 Large Mining Truck

2022，Caterpillar successfully piloted its first battery-powered 793 large mining truck，Capable of capturing energy during downhill。

Same year，Caterpillar has launched the first zero-emission electric drive loader under its Xiangong Machinery brand in China.。End of 2023，Caterpillar is one step ahead in applying battery-powered technology to its prototype underground mining truck.。

Generator sets and engines are Caterpillar's big business.，All kinds of generating sets can be widely used in clean energy power generation.、Garbage disposal and other fields，And use as a data center、Standby power supply for hospitals and other important facilities。

MWM （Mannheim）Brand gas generator set

At the 2023 China International Import Expo，Caterpillar exhibited one of itsMWM （Mannheim）Brand gas generator set，Natural gas may be used、Biogas、Coal bed methane and hydrogen doping（Use up to 25%Hydrogen）And other types of fuel，The electrical efficiency of this unit is as high as 43.1%。

Before，Caterpillar has released a dynamic gas hybrid（DGB）Engine，Its diesel substitution rate is up to 85 percent%，Associated gas escaping from the oil and gas site may be used（Usually burned directly or vented to the atmospheric）。Compared to conventional diesel engines，In practical application scenarios，Up to 50% less with this device%Greenhouse gas emissions，Up to 40% savings%Fuel costs。This engine can be used in fracturing fleets in the oil and gas industry.，Similar dual-fuel technology can also be applied to power equipment in the mining and marine fields.。

Dynamic gas mixing（DGB）Engine

Today，Many large industrial facilities need reliable electricity and heat.，It also raises the requirements for low carbon.。Zhejiang Huatai Shengfu used three of Caterpillar's Solar brand gas turbine generator sets in the propane dehydrogenation project.，Its fuel mainly comes from high hydrogen tail gas produced in industrial production process.。The same goes for this project.SolaSoLoNOX™Dry low emission technology is first applied in the field of high hydrogen fuel power generation.，This technology can effectively reduce nitrogen and carbon monoxide emissions.，At the same time, the efficient use of energy is realized.。

Solar Turbine®Hercules 350 gas turbine

Caterpillar generator sets are also used in a number of waste and industrial projects across the country.，Such asThe largest kitchen waste disposal project in China——Guangzhou Likeng Comprehensive Treatment Plant will be connected to the grid at the end of 2021.。The plant is equipped with three Mannheim biogas generators.，Use biogas from kitchen waste to produce clean electricity，After putting into operation, it is estimated that the annual power generation will be about 48 million degrees.，Carbon dioxide emission reduction per year 1.50,000 tons。It is estimated according to the data of 869 degrees of annual per capita domestic electricity consumption published by the National Bureau of Statistics.，This power generation can meet 5.Annual domestic electricity demand of 50,000 people。

In addition to traditional industries，The high-tech industry is also adopting Caterpillar products.，To improve the sustainability of their facilities in terms of energy use.。In Sweden，Microsoft's Leading Global Data Center Uses Caterpillar's Complete Backup Power Solution，AmongCatThe generator set can be use by 50%Synthesized from renewable raw materialPreemUpgraded diesel。

As a completely clean new energy source.，Hydrogen energy is also one of Caterpillar's key areas of focus.

High quality service and circular economy

 Service

While continuously introducing new equipment to help customers achieve sustainable goals，Caterpillar is also tapping into carbon reduction potential in services。

Caterpillar has more than 50 years of experience in remanufacturing。Cat Reman（Cat Reman）By core disassembly of equipment、 Cleaning 、Repair、Detect、Assemble、Spray paint、Packing，Finally, remanufactured products are formed.。Cat RemanProducts can be reduced by 65% compared to manufacturing new products%-87%Energy consumption、80%-90%Consumption of raw materials，And decrease by 65% in that proces%-87%Greenhouse gas emissions。While helping many customers save valuable time and operating costs，Carbon emissions are greatly reduced compared with manufacturing new products.。What is particularly rare is that，With the same quality、On the premise of performance and warranty commitment，Remanufactured products compared to new parts of the same kind，Price can be reduced by up to 60%。

Remanufacturing is an important way for Caterpillar to practice sustainable development.。

In addition，Under the guidance of sustainability，IncludeCatCertified Renovation、CatVarious services, including new power solutions, have also helped many Chinese customers improve production efficiency in recent years.，And meet relevant sustainability criteria。ThroughCatCertified Renovation Project，Customers can buy a new machine at a lower price.，Get product upgrades from Caterpillar。In addition，After the completion of the certified refurbishment project，Refurbished machines enjoy the same warranty as new ones。First released in China in 2021Cat®The new power solution offers a range of optional emission upgrades for some of the customer's in-service machinery.，Includes an engine、Cooling system、Harness，And software upgrades.，As a result, the emissions of these equipment will be upgraded from the second stage of China's non-road country to the third stage.，And meet that national standard requirement of non-road smoke level in China.。

CatCertified Renovation

Prolong the service life of equipment

 Swipe left to see the renovation effect

2024 is the earliest financial leasing service enterprise in China's construction machinery industry.Cat（Carter）20th Anniversary of Financing。In recent years，Cat（Carter）Financing expands the scope of services to the renovation of old equipment and the upgrading of new power.，So that enterprises and individual users who lack funds can also enjoy more sustainable services.，Avoid the waste of resources caused by the scrapping of old equipment。These innovative services have been widely recognized by customers.，LetCat（Carter）Financing achieved the highest customer loyalty since its inception in 2023。

Join hands with the industry towards a sustainable future

 Sustainability

Sustainability is one of Caterpillar's values in action。2021，Caterpillar is committed to achieving seven Sustainable Development Goals by 2030；2022，Sustainability is one of the four focal points of Caterpillar's corporate strategy。The whole year of 2022，Caterpillar“Direct discharge”And“Indirect discharge”Greenhouse gases were 33% lower than in 2018%。

Through the construction、Resources、The energy and transportation industries offer innovative products and services，Caterpillar Helps Customers Build Infrastructure in a Sustainable Way，Continuously improve the quality of life and the environment。

2021、2023，Successive Caterpillar and Canadian Mining CustomersNMG（Nouveau Monde Graphite）Reached cooperation with American Yapo Company，They will be provided with all-electric mining fleets.、Equipment，And include solution、A portfolio of solutions including technology，Help two mining pioneers reach“Zero emission”Aim。

In the near future，The prototype underground mining card presented by Caterpillar to Newmont Mining will combine with other equipment to form a fully interconnected and zero-emission mining system.，Make underground mining operations more efficient、Safe，While achieving zero emissions。

From zero-emission mine to data center，From products to services，Facing the Energy Transition and Growing Global Energy Demand，Caterpillar remains at the forefront of the industry。As global clean energy consumption increase，Caterpillar's exploration in these areas will translate into actionable practices and expertise，Play an important role in many industries。These industries will favor Caterpillar products even more.、Services and technology，To reduce their own emissions.，Increase energy flexibility and productivity。Caterpillar will also help customers build a better world.、A more sustainable future。

*This article is reprinted from《Economic Observer》