Volvo surpasses 220,000 km of autonomous mining haulage in Norway
Volvo Autonomous Solutions (VAS) set a milestone in Norway, hauling more than 1 million tonnes autonomously for a customer in the mining and quarrying industries.
The autonomous trucks have traveled more than 220,000 km and hauled more than 1 million tonnes of limestone.
“Hauling over 1 million tonnes of limestone autonomously is a remarkable accomplishment. This milestone highlights how our autonomous technology is already driving meaningful results for customers like Brønnøy Kalk, turning what was once a vision of the future into a reality today,” said Nils Jaeger, president of VAS, in a news release.
“Our decision to adopt autonomy was driven by the need to improve efficiency, safety, and productivity,” added Raymond Langfjord, general manager, Brønnøy Kalk. “This milestone highlights the progress we have made and the capabilities of Volvo’s autonomous transport solutions. We are proud to be at the forefront of industry innovation and to serve as a prime example of what autonomous technology can achieve.”
VAS is currently using the Aurora Driver to haul customer loads in Texas on public highways.
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