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goingbush
7th May 2019, 06:23 PM
This looks promising, they are talking about a consumer version.

Australia company unveils all new electric vehicle for mining industry | The Driven (https://thedriven.io/2019/05/07/australia-company-unveils-all-new-electric-vehicle-for-mining-industry/?fbclid=IwAR1umUaPre-CGNCmm2oBYXesw7D5JsccqTxS9yPyFV8oVTaRd0rRAlE4PCI)


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JDNSW
7th May 2019, 06:57 PM
Sounds interesting - but also very expensive, and it would be interesting to see what is needed to meet ADRs.
goingbush
7th May 2019, 07:05 PM
Automatically passes emission tests [bigwhistle] .
JDNSW
7th May 2019, 08:06 PM
Yes - I was thinking things such as bumper heights, airbags, lights, seat and belt anchorages, child restraint anchors etc etc. None of them a big deal, but put them all together, with documentation etc. Then there is crash testing, anti-roll requirements etc.
cripesamighty
7th May 2019, 08:43 PM
Yes - I was thinking things such as bumper heights, airbags, lights, seat and belt anchorages, child restraint anchors etc etc. None of them a big deal, but put them all together, with documentation etc. Then there is crash testing, anti-roll requirements etc.


Those are the exact same things I will be paying attention to with the Rivian and Bollinger, if or when, they manage to get to our shores.
cjc_td5
7th May 2019, 09:04 PM
I would hope there is more space in the 2nd row seats than the size of the rear door indicates?
goingbush
7th May 2019, 09:45 PM
Looks like Dana 60/70 front and rear .

Im sure if the mines are using them they will have all the safety gear .

I'm of the understanding that Low production runs like Bollinger don't have to comply to the same ADR standards as Mass production re crash testing / airbags etc. Same as ICV's , soft dash / Airbags / pretensions / ESC etc are not required for road rego.
goingbush
8th May 2019, 08:34 AM
https://youtu.be/X50AC16xy_o
blackrangie
8th May 2019, 08:47 AM
Looks like Dana 60/70 front and rear .

Im sure if the mines are using them they will have all the safety gear .

I'm of the understanding that Low production runs like Bollinger don't have to comply to the same ADR standards as Mass production re crash testing / airbags etc. Same as ICV's , soft dash / Airbags / pretensions / ESC etc are not required for road rego.AU Mines only touch 5 star safety rated 4x4s now hence why only the single cab 79 is used.