First Mode

The clean energy ecosystem is rapidly evolving as the world invests and develops in an ever-expanding network of recharging and refuelling systems. The First Mode #HybridUpgrade is unique. It’s the right technology for today, saving mine operators up to 30% in fuel cost and emissions from day one, but it’s also the only product on the market that can feed forward to zero emission solutions in the future, such as trolley, full-battery or fuel cell upgrades, without reworking the product. This protects customers’ investment while allowing them to make progress on their Path to Zero™ emissions today, so they can be strategic with the clean energy ecosystem of tomorrow. Bottom line: Our unique feed forward approach ensures your investment immediately saves you money and emissions. Plus, it can be utilized for years to come. #HybridTechnology #ForPeopleAndPlanet #Decarbonization

From R&D testing to dirt-on-tires customer trials, we prioritize safety for our customers and teams daily. As a core value of our business, it fundamentally impacts our product decisions. For example, we use a lithium-titanate oxide (LTO) battery because we know the realities of mining sites. With such vast differences in mine site temperatures around the world, as well as the rigorous 23-hour day working patterns and inhospitable conditions, LTO is the safest possible battery chemistry and avoids the fragility of other options. To provide even further protection, we have also designed our battery with arc flash protection – one of the main safety hazards of electrification. What safety questions do you have about First Mode products? Comment below! #HybridTechnology #ForPeopleAndPlanet #Decarbonization

From R&D testing to dirt-on-tires customer trials, we prioritize safety for our customers and teams daily. As a core value of our business, it fundamentally impacts our product decisions. For example, we use a lithium-titanate oxide (LTO) battery because we know the realities of mining sites. With such vast differences in mine site temperatures around the world, as well as the rigorous 23-hour day working patterns and inhospitable conditions, LTO is the safest possible battery chemistry and avoids the fragility of other options. To provide even further protection, we have also designed our battery with arc flash protection – one of the main safety hazards of electrification. What safety questions do you have about First Mode products? Comment below! #HybridTechnology #ForPeopleAndPlanet #Decarbonization

It’s time for more #HybridHighlights! One of the questions customers frequently ask is “why should I invest in a transition Hybrid upgrade. Shouldn’t I wait for zero emission technology?” The answer is simple, and here’s why: 1. Hybrid is the most significant improvement to mining truck operating costs and performance in over a decade. 2. Hybrid has an immediate impact on emissions right from the first truck you upgrade, plus it doesn’t require carbon pricing to close the business case. 3. Hybrid is infrastructure-less, meaning no expensive and disruptive changes to your mine plan or operations are required. 4. A First Mode #HybridUpgrade is forward-compatible with trolley, or our full-battery or hydrogen fuel cell solutions in the future.       The automotive industry provides a comparison. Hybrid solutions were positioned as the gateway to full-electric vehicles but today, more than 25 years after their introduction, hybrid is still an important technology in the passenger car marketplace. The bottom line: hybrids will play a critical role in heavy industry for decades to come. #Hybridization is an easy, low-risk first step that saves money while moving the needle on decarbonization. Immediately. Drop us a message if you’re ready to #GoHybrid to save money while reducing emissions. #HybridTechnology #ForPeopleAndPlanet #Decarbonization    

At First Mode, we are systems-level thinkers. Adopting new technologies like the #HybridUpgrade is more than just mounting a battery to your truck deck. We know you want to know HOW much our product will save you at your mine site. That’s where our proprietary and internally developed computer modelling and simulation systems come in. Our team looks at your systems as a whole to provide insight on how to get the most benefit from our #HybridUpgrade before you commit, so you know what to expect from the outset. As industry leaders in simulation capabilities, we’ll provide you: ✅Pre-deployment services such as route simulations, safety assessments, operational readiness planning, product installation, and commissioning. ✅Insights on diesel savings and greenhouse gas offsets, including integrated analysis of outcomes and recommendations for further diesel consumption improvements. Get in touch to see how much the #HybridUpgrade will save you today, for a cleaner tomorrow. #HybridTechnology #ForPeopleAndPlanet #Decarbonization  

It’s time for more #HybridHighlights! Did you know? Regenerative braking energy potential varies widely with topography. Route gradient and length, rolling resistance and travel speeds, all impact how much energy we can capture while going downhill and ultimately redeploy to improve performance and efficiency when going back uphill. As a result, the different routes in your mine site can deliver up to 30% reduction in fuel usage and associated fuel costs, and CO2 emissions. Let’s put this into perspective. Using mining route simulations, our studies team created the potential impact of our #HybridUpgrade on a simplified downhill-loaded route that demonstrates how our battery charges and discharges, saving you money. Our team is ready to work with you, to create a simulation graph of your exact mine site, to help decide which routes will provide the greatest #FuelSavings and #CarbonReduction for you. #HybridTechnology #ForPeopleAndPlanet #Decarbonization

Who else is attending the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC)? We'll have First Mode representatives onsite, so send us a DM if you want to be connected to learn more about how our #HybridUpgrade will immediately reduce emissions while saving you money! #HybridTechnology #ForPeopleAndPlanet #Decarbonization   

Hablemos en español! First Mode cuenta con un equipo con sede en Santiago, Chile, con una amplia experiencia en la industria minera. La región es clave para nuestro trabajo debido a su profundo compromiso con la descarbonización. Además, la topografía de la región puede maximizar los beneficios del #HybridUpgrade, permitiendo un retorno de inversión más rápido. ¿Quieres conectar? ¡Envíanos un mensaje! #TecnologíaHíbrida #PorLasPersonasYElPlaneta #Descarbonización

It’s time for more #HybridHighlights! The transition to #HybridTechnology isn’t just about reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency; it also offers significant benefits to the longevity of your mining truck’s most critical components. For example, by reducing wear and tear on the engine and resistor grid, our hybrid technology can extend the operational life of components by up to 25%. This means fewer repairs and less downtime for your trucks. In an industry where reliability and uptime are key to profitability, extending the life of expensive high-wear components is a game-changer. By going hybrid, you’re investing in the long-term health of your fleet, as well as reducing vehicle costs, fuel costs and emissions – a win/win/win for you, your customers and the environment. Hybridization is more than a trend; it’s a smart operational decision that can offer both immediate and long-term value and benefits. Want to explore how our #HybridUpgrade can benefit your operations? Reach out to us today, and our team will provide all the details you need to start your journey. #HybridTechnology #ForPeopleAndPlanet #Decarbonization   

When you ask ChatGPT “how long should the R&D process take to introduce new technologies in mining?” It says: 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦: 5-10 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴. 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨/𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦-𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴. As a nimble start-up full of expert thinkers, First Mode’s #HybridTechnology is nearly ready for commercial deployment in less than one year. Why? Because mining companies like yours told us they urgently need to reduce emissions and save money. But more importantly, because the world can’t wait – the clean energy transition is now. For people and planet. Interested in learning more? Send us a message and we’ll connect you with the team! #HybridTechnology #ForPeopleAndPlanet #Decarbonization #AI #ChatGPT