Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) has reached a major milestone in mining efficiency and productivity, successfully hauling over one million tonnes of limestone autonomously for customer Brønnøy Kalk in Norway. This achievement underscores the transformative impact of autonomous technology in the mining and quarrying industries.
Unleashing the Power of Autonomy
To date, the autonomous transport solution at Brønnøy Kalk in Velfjord, Norway, has covered more than 220,000 kilometers—the equivalent of over five laps around the equator—and moved 1 million tonnes of limestone, approximately the weight of 273 Eiffel Towers. This operational track record underscores the proven performance of Volvo’s autonomous transport solutions under demanding, real-world conditions. (....)