Scania and Australian mining company, Fortescue has announced their partnership to develop and validate a fully integrated autonomous road train solution.
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As the global mining industry evolves, autonomous solutions are receiving more attention, and challenges can now be approached with sustainability in mind as technology in the field gains speed.
“By utilising Scania’s extensive knowledge in supplying trucks to the mining industry and our expertise in autonomous driving, the Road Train solution will reduce the overall mining footprint,” says managing director at Scania Australia, Manfred Streit.
The autonomous solution will be developed, tested and validated in partnership at Fortescue’s iron ore operations in Christmas Creek, Western Australia.
With Scania’s technology in truck automation, the autonomous solution will be integrated with Fortescue’s Fleet Management System FMS designed to optimise fleet utilisation and maximise productivity, while ensuring efficient fuel and energy consumption to reduce carbon emissions.
The solution will also integrate Scania’s onboard automation hardware and technology for the Scania R770 prime mover platform, coupled with three trailers weighing 120 tonnes with a payload of 240 tonnes.
“This is a great opportunity for Scania to learn more about autonomy in demanding conditions with an innovative partner,” says Scania head of autonomous solutions, Peter Hafmar.
Fortescue Metals CEO Dino Otranto says the company’s deep expertise in autonomous haulages allows them to jointly develop a unique autonomous solution.
“It unlocks high grade, satellite deposits for us to mine economically,” he says.
“This project will help us maximise productivity with unique low-cost solutions in our mining value chain,” he says.
Scania Australia has been working closely with Fortescue for many years and is pleased to see this joint development project become a reality.
“Their heavy haul trucks operate in an incredibly harsh environment. The local and global mining specialists have devised a solution that will bring efficiency and safety,” says Scania Australia head of mining, Robert Taylor.
Scania and Fortescue share the same values in safety, operational efficiency and reducing carbon footprints.
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