to carry more material per haul, with fewer trips from loading tool to fill pile. Engineers at Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co. designed the truck to have the largest haul truck payload capacity in the world at the time of release; with one of the lightest Empty Vehicle Weight (EVW) at , making for a highly productive truck with a relatively low operating cost. The T 282 B requires fewer operating hours to achieve the same level of production as trucks produced by other companies. The low EVW was achievable due to the lightweight AC drive system, use of less heavy components, and "stress flow" design, which allowed for lighter steel structures and casings, which in turn yield a lighter and stronger frame. The first T 282 Bs were tested extensively at Liebherr's proving grounds. Public debut Liebherr introduced the T 282 B at the Bauma trade fair in Munich, Germany, on March 29, 2004. The T 282 B is the successor to the T 282, designed in Newport News, a payload capacity, diesel/AC electric drive haul truck introduced in 1998. At the time of its launch in 2004, the T 282 B offered the largest haul truck payload capacity in the world, and remained unmatched in payload capacity for over four years. Features The T 282 B standard features include an in-cab display screen displaying truck status, fuel consumption, and payload monitoring and downloads. All Liebherr mining trucks include HVAC for operator comfort. The T 282 B is fully compatible with the Liebherr Trolley Assist System, built to save on fuel consumption without sacrificing productivity. Trolley assist is only available for trucks with electric drive systems. Powertrain and engine The T 282 B is powered by a diesel/electric powertrain. The diesel engine is coupled to a Siemens-Liebherr AC electric drive system. Fully loaded, the T 282 B can achieve a top speed of . Two diesel engines are available: a DDC/MTU 20V4000, V20 Cummins QSK 78 V18. Braking systems The T 282 B features an electric dynamic retard with continuously rated, fan-forced air over stainless steel resistor grid, with a dry disc secondary braking system. Additional features include extended speed range, cruise control, two speed over speed, slip slide traction control, front/rear service brakes, hydraulic accumulators, park brakes, and filtration. Manufacturing and assembly No longer in production, the T 282 B was assembled at the Liebherr Mining Equipment