Scania and Australian mining company Fortescue have agreed to jointly develop and validate a fully integrated autonomous road train solution
Scania truck automation technology will be integrated with Fortescue’s Fleet Management System and tested at Fortescue’s iron ore operations in Christmas Creek, Western Australia.
The solution will also integrate Scania’s onboard autonomation hardware and technology for the Scania R770 prime mover platform, coupled with three trailers weighing 120 tonnes with a payload of 240 tonnes.
The aim is to optimise fleet utilisation, maximise productivity and reduce fuel consumption.
“This is a great opportunity for Scania to learn more about autonomy in demanding conditions with an innovative partner,” Scania head of autonomous solutions Peter Hafmar says.
Fortescue Metals CEO Dino Otranto adds: “Our deep expertise in autonomous haulage has enabled us to jointly develop a unique autonomous solution that unlocks high grade, satellite deposits for us to mine economically. This project will help us maximise productivity with unique low-cost solutions in our mining value chain.”
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