We will be utilizing at least 45, 400-ton driverless trucks

[Serpo]

Only one thing missing from these trucks................a driver...................





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Adani Mining inks deal with Komatsu for Carmichael coal project
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Robert Spence (http://www.miningglobal.com/authors/49/Robert-Spence) - Machinery (http://www.miningglobal.com/machinery) - 5 days ago
The world’s future largest coal mine will be supplied by Komatsu mining trucks.
Adani Mining (http://www.miningglobal.com/company/272/Adani-Mining-Pty-Ltd), the company behind the $16.5 billion Carmichael coal project in Australia, has awarded equipment manufacturer Komatsu Ltd (http://www.miningglobal.com/company/96/Komatsu-Limited) with an order for 55 units of 960E-2 and 930E-4SE super-large dump trucks. The deal will see Komatsu deliver the vehicles in the second half of 2016 for use at its coal mine in Queensland, Australia.
Adani Australia COO Samir Vora said: “An integral component of the success of the mine will be using the most innovative, efficient, reliable and cost-effective equipment. In partnering with Komatsu, we are confident that we have chosen the right solution."

• Related content: [INFOGRAPHIC] The world's largest mining machines (http://www.miningglobal.com/machinery/1455/INFOGRAPHIC-The-worlds-largest-mining-machines)
Located in the Galilee Basin of Queensland, the Carmichael coal project (http://www.miningglobal.com/Adani-Mining-Pty-Ltd/profiles/207/Adani-Mining:-Investing-in-Queensland) is a part of Adani’s vision to implement the world’s first fully autonomous mining operation comprised of mine, railway and port. The mine is expected to produce 60 million tons of coal per year with an estimated operating life of approximately 90 years.

Earlier this year Adani Mining CEO Jeyakumar Janakaraj (http://www.miningglobal.com/operations/1451/CEO-Profile:-Jeyakumar-Janakaraj) hinted at what the company would need in terms of mining trucks.

“We will be utilizing at least 45, 400-ton driverless trucks. All the vehicles will be capable of automation. When we ramp up the mine, everything will be autonomous from mine to port.”

The deal with Komatsu appears to be one of the last remaining pieces for the project. Adani has already secured contracts with Downer EDI for mining services and construction of mine infrastructure, and POSCO for the engineering, procurement and construction of the rail.
Adani is expected to complete contracts for the coal handling plant and mine construction later this year.
Read the full press release here (http://www.komatsu.com/CompanyInfo/press/2015061011533908048.html).
Komatsu 960E-2 (http://www.komatsuamerica.com/equipment/trucks/electric/960e-2)
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Komastu 960E-4SE
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http://www.miningglobal.com/machinery/1529/Adani-Mining-inks-deal-with-Komatsu-for-Carmichael-coal-project

[Cebu_4_2]

Kinda like McDonbalds

[Glass]

it will all be like that... so what do you do with all the eaters?

We have driverless trains running in and out of mines, and there are several already running automated trucks.

[Serpo]

Still f#ck work

[Hitch]

http://s22.postimg.org/qbco8nblt/930_E.jpg (http://www.komatsuamerica.com/equipment/trucks/electric/930e-4se)

There's a guy sitting there, driving this driverless truck.

[Glass]

There's a guy sitting there, driving this driverless truck.

Just the Auto Pilot, except he's wearing a wife beater and king gee shorts.

http://media.salon.com/2013/06/airplane.jpg

[Hitch]

Just the Auto Pilot, except he's wearing a wife beater and king gee shorts.]

So, instead of driving, he's managing the auto pilot? What's the difference, there's still an asshole getting paid to sit up there. They save nothing with this technology.

If he's in control of the vehicle, or in control of the auto pilot in control of the vehicle. He's driving. The only difference is he can use two hands to jerk off while on the clock, instead of one.

[Glass]

I was making the joke that the Figure you can see, was a blow up Auto Pilot doll.

I think the image is just a stock image and yes they do come with a cab and I think a human can get in them and drive them places if needed.

But they are deploying them without actual people in them and some one over sees them remotely and can take control of them just like they can a drone.

[ShortJohnSilver]

The reason is that this is the best-case, easiest to do, scenario for automated driving.

It is basically the exact same route, day in, day out, with no other traffic.

It is not the savings of the driver that matter, but, that the engine and steering can be perfectly tuned to the route. This means better fuel economy and also, less wear on the tires, as the truck will go the perfect speed all the time, including around any turns or corners (given the weight of the truck, this is where a lot of the tire wear comes from). Although to run 24/7 you would need 3 drivers, which means $150K/year at even $50K/year for the driver, so there is some savings.

[Glass]

I think the drivers here were getting paid $100K - $120K. Not 100% sure but in that ball park. I've heard $150K but I don't know any one who drives them to confirm.

[Serpo]

Driver less trucks are controlled from a central point , one person controls or looks after a bunch of trucks running on remote control.

[mick silver]

just like all the new farm tractors , someone in the seat
So, instead of driving, he's managing the auto pilot? What's the difference, there's still an asshole getting paid to sit up there. They save nothing with this technology.

If he's in control of the vehicle, or in control of the auto pilot in control of the vehicle. He's driving. The only difference is he can use two hands to jerk off while on the clock, instead of one.