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Is the era of 'big iron' over?

Futuristic pilots of small autonomous vehicles have spurred predictions that the era of 'big iron' - giant mining trucks - could be nearing an end.

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The Cat 798 AC is available in more fuel-efficient configurations

The Cat 798 AC is available in more fuel-efficient configurations

But the leading-edge technologies and ESG-friendly features seen in the latest range of vehicles suggest that they will become smarter and greener in the coming decades rather than fading into history....

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