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World’s first self-driving truck in underground mine
The world’s first ever fully autonomous truck to be tested in operations deep underground has been created by Volvo, and is now being tested in the Kristineberg Mine.This self-driving truck is part of a development project aimed at improving the transport flow and safety in the mine. It will cover a distance of 7km, reaching 1,320m underground in the narrow mine tunnels.
3D inspection systems for complex transmission controls
WABCO has successfully optimised production quality on its prototyping line with the S3088 SPI and S3088 ultra from Viscom. Viscom Quality Uplink manages the data networking for WABCO, which is known for its ABS systems.As part of an ongoing development partnership since 2014, WABCO has acquired a prototype line in stages at its Lindener Hafen location in Hanover, Germany.
Lead partner announced for The BLOODHOUND Project
The prime sponsor for The BLOODHOUND Project has been announced as Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH), who will also be Official Automotive Partner in a three year agreement.The leading Chinese automotive group will provide technical as well as financial support to the Project and promote its Inspirational Programme throughout Asia.
Truck firm uses cylinders to make its own luck
Four new eight wheeler rigid tipper trucks have been acquired by Kent-based Mark Luck Transport, bringing its fleet to 45 vehicles.As standard the company specifies all of its new vehicles with Edbro tipping gear. These vehicles are no different, each being equipped with lightweight CX combined ram and tank cylinders.
In‑vehicle LTE – use cases and opportunities for the connected and autonomous car
In January 1886, Karl Benz filed patent 37435 at the German Patent Office, which was subsequently granted in November. It was for a 954cc vehicle, called the Motorwagen, that was able to deliver less than one horsepower and operated with just one front wheel.
In‑vehicle LTE – use cases and opportunities for the connected and autonomous car
In January 1886, Karl Benz filed patent 37435 at the German Patent Office, which was subsequently granted in November. It was for a 954cc vehicle, called the Motorwagen, that was able to deliver less than one horsepower and operated with just one front wheel.
Company approaching 90 years with help from JOST
Founded in 1928, Hauliers, Longthorne of Hebden, in the Yorkshire Dales, is approaching its 90th birthday, and is into its third generation of management.Herbert Longthorne is the man responsible for founding the company, by buying a Chevrolet wagon for carting coal and cattle to local markets and thus founded a family business. In the 1930s the Chevrolet was replacedby a Bedford and Herbert was joined by his son Ken, who eventually took over run...
Modules provide cellular connectivity for automotive vehicles
It has been announced by Sierra Wireless that PATEO has selected Sierra Wireless AirPrime AR series modules to enable cellular connectivity for its telematics units being installed in automotive vehicles for the China market. The automotive-grade AR series embedded modules began shipping to PATEO in Q1 2016, and the first deployment of their telematics units is in Geely’s vehicle platforms.
The future of automation
The Volvo Group will now demonstrate its self-driving truck for a broader audience, for the first time ever. The truck is part of a research and development project involving autonomous vehicles, intended to create greater business advantages for customers, mainly in the mining industry.
UK's most ambitious autonomous driving trial
Volvo Cars is to begin the UK's most ambitious autonomous driving trial next year to speed up the introduction of a technology that promises to massively reduce car accidents as well as free up congested roads and save drivers valuable time. The Swedish company, whose name has been synonymous with automotive safety ever since it invented the three-point seatbelt in 1959, is pioneering the development of Autonomous Driving (AD) systems globally as...