Scania's stand at the MINExpo 2024 fair is dominated by a R 620 10x4 mining truck that is fully equipped with a sensor system for autonomous operation. It is part of the company's larger emphasis in supporting mining companies in their quest to become more agile, lean and sustainable. The Swedish-based manufacturer is offering not only the most efficient combustion engines in the industry, but also has introduced electric and autonomous truck solutions on the market.
“Our ‘Think big, act small’ approach has really struck a chord with our customers,” said Tobias Ekstedt, director and head of Scania Mining in a press release. “They understand how well it meets their challenges and how we at Scania, with our payload-efficient, truck-based solutions, are offering a sustainable pathway to the future for them.”
Scania’s background as a world-leading provider of transport solutions and as part of the TRATON Group is the foundation of its customer-oriented offers. Vast resources make for its strong presence (some 12,000 Scania mining trucks are operational right now) and its importance for the mining industry.
“The global mining industry is in a transformation process right now, just like so many other sectors,” Ekstedt said. “Our solutions regarding autonomy and electrification are on the brink of a breakthrough in agile mining." He added the autonomous truck is designed as an illustration of the company's capabilities.
