Dynamic charging 
technology 
for HEAVY DUTY 
BATTERY ELECTRIC 
mining vehicles

BluVein is the result of 12 years research and development in electrified highways by EVIAS combined with 25 years developing mining machinery, robotics and power systems by Olitek.

BluVein safely enables the full electrification of heavy mining fleet - today.
BLUVEIN

Full Mine Electrification System

Guiding Design Principles.

The shift to electric has never been more urgent, particularly for underground mines. 
BluVein is here to make this shift happen.
SAFETY
Comprehensive safety systems including conductors protected in slotted rail
STANDARDISATION
Flexible adaptation to all applications and battery fleet
USER EXPERIENCE
Ease of install & operation through smart design, engineering and controls
BATTERY.

Reclaim Battery Swapping Downtimes

Achieve a 24/7 electric fleet by charging on the go.

BluVein completely eliminates the 2- to 3-hour downtime associated with charging and charge bay infrastructure.
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TECHNOLOGY.

Patented Core Technology.

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BLUVEIN RAIL™
BLUVEIN RAIL™
The latest and safest design approach to mobile power delivery and readily integrated to any mine setup.
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BLUVEIN HAMMER™
The one-size-fits-all attachment to charge battery mining vehicle fleets, designed to adapt to rough terrains.
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bluvein hammer
BLUVEIN HAMMER™
BLUVEIN RAIL™
The latest and safest design approach to mobile power delivery and readily integrated to any mine setup.
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BLUVEIN HAMMER™
The one-size-fits-all attachment to charge battery mining vehicle fleets, designed to adapt to rough terrains.
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ROUTE.

Going Down the Dynamic Charging Route.

BluVein believes the shift to electric has never been more urgent, especially for underground mining. We are here to make this shift cleaner, faster and safer.
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FEATURES.

Unique Safety Features.

DYNAMIC CHARGING
Enables the ability for grid power to be used to power the electric drive motors and charge onboard vehicle batteries - simultaneously. This eliminates the requirement for large batteries and battery swaps.
BLUVEIN RAIL
The safe slotted rail is Ingress Protection (IP) rated. It allows for a range of mining vehicle types to connect and use the dynamic charging system.
BLUVEIN HAMMER
Intelligent design and control systems allows for the safe and reliable power transfer even over rough roads and uneven terrain.
ON BOARD POWER MANAGEMENT
The onboard power distribution unit adapts the in-feed power to the vehicle's specific requirements. The ability to connect to grid power in heavy duty situations enables smaller lighter and lower cost batteries to be used.
EASE OF OPERATION
Intuitive system controls allow for easy connection and disconnection from the rail as required by the vehicle and battery management system.
SAFETY.

Unique Safety Systems.

ELECTRICAL CONTACTS SAFELY ENCLOSED IN THE SLOTTED RAIL
VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS INCLUDING GALVANIC ISOLATION
ZONING ABILITY TO ELECTRIFY ONLY SECTIONS OF RAIL
AUTOMATIC DISCONNECTION AS REQUIRED BY VEHICLE MOVEMENTS
COLLABORATION.

A Global Collaboration for a Global Industry.

APPLICATION
APPLICATION

ALL-TERRAIN MINE ELECTRIFICATION

Driven by industry, powered by industry, for the mining industry

BLUVEIN1

ABOUT BLUVEIN1

The safest dynamic power transfer for underground mining fleets

BLUVEINXL

ABOUT BLUVEINXL

Dynamic charging for heavy-duty open-pit mining ultra-class haulage vehicles

BluVein1 is an industry-driven solution to enable underground mines to go electric.

The BluVein1 project consortium is managed by RethinkMining (powered by CMIC) and supported by the largest mining companies and OEMs who also share our mission to decarbonise mines now.

BluVeinXL was one of eight winning technologies in the Charge On Innovation Challenge in 2022 and is another industry-driven solution supported by numerous global mining partners.

BluVeinXL builds on the technology of BluVein1, upsized to meet the massive requirements of ultra-class open-pit haulage fleets. 

An XL solution for an XL challenge. Learn more:

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