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Original Norwegian text for those who want to read in Norwegian
http://www.tungt.no/anleggsmagasinet/forste-kommersielle-selvkjorende-volvo-i-norge-6706420
English link to the same as below
Six driverless Volvo FH trucks will transport limestone a five-kilometer stretch through tunnels between the mine and the crushing plant.
the text is translated with google translater
Six driverless Volvo FH trucks will transport limestone a five-kilometer stretch through tunnels between the mine and the crushing plant.
Self-driven Volvo in the north. Testing is over - now they are in commercial operation. Photo: Volvo
Volvo Trucks currently announces that they have signed a milestone agreement with Brønnøy Kalk AS to deliver Volvo Trucks' first commercial driverless solution in Norway.
The cars are going to transport limestone from an open mine to a nearby port.
The solution for Brønnøy Kalk AS consists of six driverless Volvo FH trucks. They will transport limestone a five-kilometer stretch through tunnels between the mine and the crushing plant. The solution has been through successful tests, and the tests will continue through 2018 before the solution is put into operation by the end of 2019.
Impressive facility. TM has just made reports from here. Photo: Frode Tellevik
The agreement comes in the wake of recent automation projects in mining, harvesting of sugar cane and waste collection.
This commercial solution is nevertheless a new experience for Volvo Trucks. Instead of purchasing autonomous trucks, Brønnøy Kalk buys an entire transport solution for limestone shipment between the two terminals.
The self-driven Volvo FH trucks are operated from the outside of the wheel loader operator. Photo: Volvo
"An important step for us," says general manager at the mine, Raymond Langfjord. "The competition in the industry is tough and we have a clear vision of utilizing new opportunities in technology and digital solutions.
Managing Director Raymod Langfjord Photo: Volvo
Claes Nilsson, Managing Director of Volvo Trucks, is also proud. "The industry requires new solutions to be at the forefront. Our goal is to guide the development.
The agreement implies that the customer buys a complete transport service and pays per delivered ton.
Facts:
Five kilometers through tunnels. Photo: Volvo
Volvo's first driverless, here in open air. Photo: Volvo
http://www.tungt.no/anleggsmagasinet/forste-kommersielle-selvkjorende-volvo-i-norge-6706420
English link to the same as below
Six driverless Volvo FH trucks will transport limestone a five-kilometer stretch through tunnels between the mine and the crushing plant.
the text is translated with google translater
Six driverless Volvo FH trucks will transport limestone a five-kilometer stretch through tunnels between the mine and the crushing plant.
Self-driven Volvo in the north. Testing is over - now they are in commercial operation. Photo: Volvo
Volvo Trucks currently announces that they have signed a milestone agreement with Brønnøy Kalk AS to deliver Volvo Trucks' first commercial driverless solution in Norway.
The cars are going to transport limestone from an open mine to a nearby port.
The solution for Brønnøy Kalk AS consists of six driverless Volvo FH trucks. They will transport limestone a five-kilometer stretch through tunnels between the mine and the crushing plant. The solution has been through successful tests, and the tests will continue through 2018 before the solution is put into operation by the end of 2019.
Impressive facility. TM has just made reports from here. Photo: Frode Tellevik
The agreement comes in the wake of recent automation projects in mining, harvesting of sugar cane and waste collection.
This commercial solution is nevertheless a new experience for Volvo Trucks. Instead of purchasing autonomous trucks, Brønnøy Kalk buys an entire transport solution for limestone shipment between the two terminals.
The self-driven Volvo FH trucks are operated from the outside of the wheel loader operator. Photo: Volvo
"An important step for us," says general manager at the mine, Raymond Langfjord. "The competition in the industry is tough and we have a clear vision of utilizing new opportunities in technology and digital solutions.
Managing Director Raymod Langfjord Photo: Volvo
Claes Nilsson, Managing Director of Volvo Trucks, is also proud. "The industry requires new solutions to be at the forefront. Our goal is to guide the development.
The agreement implies that the customer buys a complete transport service and pays per delivered ton.
Facts:
- Volvo Trucks' first commercial autonomous solution
- Includes an autonomous terminal-to-terminal solution for the transportation of limestone at Brønnøy Kalk in Velfjord, Norway.
- The partners are Brønnøy Kalk AS and Volvo Trucks.
- The self-propelled Volvo FH trucks are operated outside of the wheel drive operator.
- The route includes driving both in tunnels and outdoors.
Five kilometers through tunnels. Photo: Volvo
Volvo's first driverless, here in open air. Photo: Volvo