STOCKHOLM, Sept. 27, 2024 — Scania, a Swedish truck manufacturer, and Australian company Fortescue, have joined forces to develop and test a fully automated road train solution.

The mining industry is undergoing a transformation, and autonomous solutions are gaining traction. The challenges can now be addressed with sustainability in mind, as technology development in this field is accelerating.

“By leveraging Scania’s extensive experience in providing trucks to the mining sector and our expertise in autonomous driving, the Road Train solution will minimize the overall mining footprint,” says Manfred Streit, Managing Director at Scania Australia. The autonomous solution will be developed, tested, and validated in partnership at Fortescue’s iron ore operations in Christmas Creek, Queensland.

With Scania’s technology in truck automation, the autonomous solution will be integrated with Fortescue’s Fleet Management System (FMS) designed to optimize fleet utilization and maximize productivity, while ensuring efficient fuel and energy consumption to reduce carbon emissions. The solution will also incorporate 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 an excellent opportunity for Scania to deepen our understanding of autonomy in demanding conditions with an innovative partner,” says Peter Hafmar, Head of Autonomous Solutions, Scania.

Fortescue Metals Chief Executive Officer, Dino Otranto says: “Our extensive experience in autonomous haulage has empowered us to jointly develop a unique autonomous solution that unlocks high-grade, satellite deposits for us to mine economically. This project will help us maximize productivity with unique low-cost solutions in our mining value chain.”

Scania Australia has been working closely with Fortescue for many years, and is thrilled to see this joint development project come to fruition. “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 Robert Taylor, Head of Mining at Scania Australia.

Scania and Fortescue share the same commitment to safety, operational efficiency, and reducing carbon footprints.

For further information, please contact:
Daniel Schröder, Business Development Manager Autonomous Mining, Scania 
Phone: +46 700 810 565
E-mail:

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