(SeaPRwire) –   CHANGSHA, China, May 22, 2026 — Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zoomlion”) held its 2026 Global Mining Machinery Expo in Changsha on May 16, attracting over 500 clients and industry collaborators from nearly 30 countries and regions to explore its latest mining equipment and solutions.

Hosted at the Earthmoving Machinery Park of Zoomlion Smart City, the event showcased Zoomlion’s progress across three core areas: heavy-duty machinery for open-pit mines, electric and hybrid equipment for eco-friendly mining operations, and autonomous haulage and mine management systems.

Three flagship models took center stage at the equipment display, including the ZWL360 hybrid wheeled loader, ZTE450HEV hybrid electric-drive mining truck, and ZE1650G dual-engine mining excavator.

The ZWL360 is the world’s largest hybrid wheeled loader, featuring a rated load of 36 tons and combined power of 1,495 kilowatts. It delivers over 15% energy savings compared to similar machines. The ZTE450HEV can carry a 240-ton payload and is powered by a diesel-electric drivetrain with energy recovery systems. The ZE1650G excavator operates with two QSM15 engines in tandem and is designed to function in harsh conditions.

Zoomlion presented more than 40 new-energy mining products and components, such as the ZT160HEV hybrid and ZT165EV pure electric mining trucks. Its electric and hybrid machines are currently in use at dozens of mines worldwide, with individual units logging over 8,000 hours of service.

The company highlighted several proprietary green technologies at the event. For example, the ZM-i Adaptive Super Energy Management System powers its hybrid machines via a “true hybrid” architecture that runs a diesel engine and electric motor simultaneously under heavy load, rather than alternating between the two. Company testing recorded a 20% reduction in fuel consumption and an 11.2% improvement in operational efficiency.

Autonomous haulage was another key focus. Zoomlion has deployed nearly 100 driverless mining trucks across multiple sites in China, where they can perform autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance, and coordinated work with excavators. At the expo, the company demonstrated this capability live, using the ZE985G remote-controlled excavator, ZT118EV pure electric mining truck, and ZT160HEV hybrid mining truck in a coordinated dig-load-haul demonstration that combined remote operation and autonomous haulage.

Zoomlion also unveiled two software platforms at the event: Mine Smart Supervision Platform 2.0 and Mine Operation & Diagnosis Platform 2.0. These systems stream equipment data from the field to the cloud, enabling real-time monitoring, fault prediction, and maintenance tracking.

The company also introduced an intelligent mine assessment system that analyzes site conditions, models energy consumption, and recommends equipment configurations on a mine-by-mine basis. It has already been deployed at over 150 mines and completed more than 200 customized project plans.

Yuan Ye, vice president of Zoomlion, stated that the company will continue investing in its technical foundations to drive innovation and deepen partnerships with customers around the world.

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