【Repost】Powerful Collaboration! LEOG Motors and EACON Join Forces to Reshape the New Era of Power for Mining Autonomous Driving

Recently, LEOG Motors achieved a new milestone as its 10,000th new energy mining truck drive motor rolled off the production line, marking a significant achievement for the company deeply committed to the electrification of mining operations. At the same time, EACON a leading representative in the field of autonomous mining vehicles, has empowered over 2,300 driverless mining trucks. The deep collaboration between these two industry leaders is accelerating the transformation of mining transportation toward a safer, more efficient, and greener future.

Strategic Cooperation Blueprint

The collaboration between LEOG Motors and EACON began during the rise of new energy mining trucks. As two companies specializing in new energy powertrain systems and autonomous driving technology respectively, they joined forces to build the core competitiveness of a new generation of driverless mining trucks.

In July 2023, a landmark project under their partnership was realized: 100 large-tonnage range-extended autonomous mining trucks equipped with LEOG’s coaxial dual-motor drive systems rolled off the production line in Jinan, Shandong, and were shipped to a large open-pit coal mine in Xinjiang for operation.

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These mining trucks are equipped with LEOG's YQW3-225L15 series drive motors, which incorporate 25 patented technologies and achieve a comprehensive fuel-saving rate of 20%-30% across multiple operating modes.

This achievement represents not only a technological breakthrough but also a business model innovation, laying the foundation for large-scale future promotion. As a key region under China's Western Development Strategy, Xinjiang has seen this project successfully fill multiple gaps in local autonomous driving technology. The initiative demonstrates strong replicability and significant potential for broader application.

As the collaboration deepened, LEOG Motors listed EACON as one of its key clients in both 2023 and 2024. The scope of their partnership has expanded from initial product integration to multiple levels, including joint research and development, testing and validation, as well as aftermarket services.

Technology Roadmap Restructuring

LEOG Motors' newly provided in-wheel drive solution for EACON has fundamentally transformed the power transmission mode of traditional mining trucks.

Issues inherent to conventional central drive systems—such as power interruption during gear shifts, efficiency loss, high failure rates of transmission components, and the inability to precisely control torque for each wheel—have been thoroughly addressed in this new solution.

The new-generation in-wheel drive system directly integrates high-efficiency permanent magnet synchronous motors on the inner side of the drive axle. Through precise electronic control, it achieves independent torque distribution for each drive wheel, along with wheel-side and inter-axle differential functions.

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This architecture not only improves transmission efficiency but also significantly enhances the vehicle's off-road capability and stability under complex road conditions. LEOG Motors' drive products achieve an industry-leading system efficiency of 97%, delivering over 60% greater energy savings compared to traditional solutions.

Traditional mining trucks often face power interruption issues during gear shifts, negatively impacting operational efficiency and driving experience. Leveraging advanced in-wheel drive technology, LEOG Motors has enabled direct wheel-side drive without gear shifting, effectively addressing this industry-wide challenge.

Dual Breakthroughs in Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability

The collaboration between LEOG Motors and EACON has not only addressed technical challenges but also achieved a dual breakthrough in operational efficiency and environmental protection. Data shows that unmanned mining trucks equipped with LEOG's drive systems can reduce CO₂ emissions by over 100 tons per vehicle annually, equivalent to the environmental benefits of planting 500 trees.

In practical operations, LEOG Motors' in-wheel drive solution, combined with predictive maintenance systems, can reduce operation and maintenance costs by 30%, demonstrating significant economic advantages.

Conclusion

It is reported that the new generation of high-efficiency hairpin wire electric drive platform developed by LEOG Motors will further enhance power density and system efficiency. Meanwhile, EACON has launched its third-generation unmanned mining transportation solution, "Zhushan," which systematically addresses various challenges and pain points in mining scenarios through a trinity design integrating cloud, vehicle, and terminal systems.

The two companies are jointly exploring higher-level technological integration, including cutting-edge technologies such as 800V-1000V high-voltage electric drive platforms and remote monitoring systems for product faults throughout their entire lifecycle. This deep collaboration model is generating a significant demonstrative effect in the industry. An increasing number of mining enterprises are recognizing that electrification and intelligence are not mere options but essential pathways for the sustainable development of the mining sector.

Remark：This article is reposted from the headline post published on the official WeChat account of "IntelMining Intelligent Mining" on January 6, 2026.