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California Teamsters sue state over rushed <b>self-driving truck</b> rules
California Teamsters sue state over rushed self-driving truck rules Business The California branch of the Teamsters union is taking California to court, saying the state rushed new self-driving truck regulations without checking how they'd affect jobs. The union worries these rules could put over 200,000 trucking jobs at risk and wants them paused for now. The lawsuit calls out both the Department of Motor Vehicles, or DMV, and Gov. Newsom's team. Teamsters say DMV skipped economic study California just lifted its ban on testing big autonomous trucks in April 2026, but the Teamsters say the DMV skipped a required economic impact study, even though over 200,000 trucking jobs could be on the line. They're also raising safety concerns after a fatal Tesla Semi crash where it doesn't appear that self-driving features were being tested at the time of the accident.
Labor Union Sues Over <b>Self-Driving Trucks</b>
Self-driving trucks could be hauling cargo across highways in the near future. But not without the Teamsters having a say in the matter first. As Politico reports, the California branch of the nation’s largest union is suing state lawmakers, accusing them of rushing out new regulations that’re friendly to the autonomous vehicle industry without considering their impact on workers’ jobs. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday, takes aim at several state agencies including the Department of Motor Vehicles, and governor Gavin Newsom’s administration. The union contends that the new regulations are an “existential threat” to hundreds of thousands of union jobs, and is demanding that the DMV should be blocked from enforcing the new rules. “The DMV irresponsibly, carelessly, and unlawfully kept the public in the dark about the true economic and human costs of the amended Autonomous Vehicle regulations,” Julie Gutman Dickinson, an attorney representing the Teamsters, said in a statement, per Politico. “The only way to protect the public’s right to properly scrutinize regulations that will transform transportation in California is for the Court to order the DMV to immediately rescind the illegally enacted regulations,” Gutman added. California regulators have played hardball with autonomous vehicle companies in the past, including Elon Musk’s Tesla. And previously, Politico noted, it was the only state that prohibited large self-driving vehicles. That changed in April. Snuck into a sweeping bill that imposed tighter limits on how driverless cars should operate was a clause that allowed testing of autonomous semi-trucks and other heavy duty vehicles, so long as the pilot programs go through an approval process. At the crux of the suit, the Teamsters say that the DMV didn’t conduct a mandatory economic study to gauge the effects of the new regulations. Instead, the lawmakers expediently used a process meant to fast-track minor updates that
Aurora Innovation (AUR) Enters Commercial Scaling On A Narrative Of Undervaluation
Aurora Innovation (AUR) has moved into a new commercial phase after securing a multi-year partnership with the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team and new driverless freight agreements with Charger Logistics USA and Value Truck. See our latest analysis for Aurora Innovation. Aurora Innovation’s recent news comes after a strong run in the stock, with the year-to-date share price return of 82.43% and a 3-year total shareholder return of 104.64% pointing to building momentum despite some shorter-term pullbacks. If Aurora’s progress in self-driving freight has your attention, this could be a good moment to widen your radar and review 71 profitable AI stocks that aren't just burning cash. Aurora Innovation now sits at the intersection of rapid commercial roll out, heavy losses and a strong share price run. Does that mix still leave enough upside potential to justify the risk at today’s valuation? Most Popular Narrative: 37.1% Undervalued On the latest numbers, Aurora Innovation closed at $7.06 while the most followed narrative points to a fair value of $11.22, which highlights how aggressive the long term assumptions are. Deepening OEM and manufacturing partnerships with Volvo, PACCAR, International and AUMOVIO, combined with increased U.S. production capacity, lays the groundwork for a larger fleet of autonomous trucks on the road, which could increase operating leverage as fixed platform costs are spread over a larger installed base. Read the complete narrative. Curious what has to happen for Aurora Innovation to reach that valuation range? The narrative focuses on rapid revenue expansion, margin repair and a rich future earnings multiple that many investors usually associate with established software leaders. Want to see how all those moving parts are stitched together into one fair value story? Result: Fair Value of $11.22 (UNDERVALUED) Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts. However,
Meet KAMAZ Robocop: The Giant <b>Truck</b> Designed to Work Without a Driver
KAMAZ, a company based in Russia, has created a unique autonomous heavy-duty dump vehicle that has garnered attention due to its futuristic appearance and sheer size. Nicknamed “Robocop,” the vehicle is intended for use in demanding industrial environments, such as open-pit coal mines, and is capable of operating without a driver. Robocop was designed as a specialized unmanned vehicle, rather than a conventional road truck equipped with an autonomous-driving package. The truck’s design eliminates the conventional driver’s cabin and incorporates sensors, autonomous-control hardware, and other necessary equipment to enable it to navigate and perform transporting operations without a human operator. A 50-Ton Autonomous Giant KAMAZ’s Atlant 49 heavy dump vehicle is closely associated with the Robocop. It employs a dump body supplied by the Russian manufacturer Betsema and an 8×4 chassis. On the other hand, the conventional truck’s cab has been replaced with a unique, enclosed fiberglass structure. The outcome is a vehicle that is immediately distinguishable from a typical KAMAZ. Conventional windows, doors, or mirrors are absent because the vehicle has no driver. Rather, the autonomous-driving equipment is located in the upper structure, while the vehicle is equipped with cameras, lidar, and other sensors to gather information about its surroundings. The maximum vehicle weight of the truck is approximately 72 tons, and it is capable of transporting up to 50 tons of cargo. The vehicle is particularly well-suited for the transportation of huge quantities of gravel or coal in mining operations due to its dump body’s capacity of approximately 39 cubic meters. The vehicle can operate within a defined industrial area, traffic is simpler to predict, and routes are repetitive. The gas powerplant replaced the diesel engine Robocop is not an electric truck, despite its futuristic aspect. It uses an internal-combustion engine for its propulsion. The truck is equipped
Transforming Highways into AI-Driven Infrastructure in South Korea
"I will transform the Korea Expressway Corporation into a company that integrates AI mobility infrastructure and service platforms," said Yoo Jeong-hoon, the newly appointed president of the Korea Expressway Corporation. For Yoo, highways are no longer just roads for cars. The plan is to connect power and data across the national highway network while integrating autonomous driving and future mobility. The goal is to redefine the highways, once the main arteries of South Korea's industrial era, into national infrastructure for the AI age. The history of South Korea's industrialization cannot be discussed without mentioning highways. The opening of the Gyeongbu Expressway in 1970 was not merely an event connecting Seoul and Busan; it facilitated rapid movement of people and goods, uniting the nation into a single economic zone and fostering the growth of industrial complexes and cities along the route. Now, half a century later, South Korea stands at another turning point. While oil and steel were the key resources of the industrial era, data and power will determine national competitiveness in the AI era. AI data centers require substantial power and a high-speed communication network for rapid data transfer. Yoo sees a new role for highways in this context. He aims to expand the physical roads that connect the nation into a national infrastructure where power and data flow together in the AI era. This vision underpins his declaration to transform the Korea Expressway Corporation into an 'AI mobility infrastructure and service integration platform company.' One of the most notable aspects of Yoo's AI vision is the plan to utilize the national highway network as a power transmission network and a large-capacity data cable network. As the number of data centers, which are critical facilities in the AI era, rapidly increases, securing power and data transmission capabilities has become
Japan Pushes Contactless Delivery Policy; Aims for 50% Usage by 2030
To address labor shortages and rising delivery demand, the Japanese government has approved the “Logistics Policy Outline,” accelerating the adoption of contactless delivery methods such as “placement delivery” and targeting a usage rate of 50% by fiscal 2030. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – The Japanese government formally approved the Logistics Policy Outline, setting a goal to double the share of non-face-to-face package deliveries to 50% by fiscal 2030. The policy is part of a broader effort to tackle structural challenges in the logistics industry. The Cabinet resolution specifies the promotion of contactless delivery modes, including placement delivery, combining regulatory measures with technological innovations to enhance overall delivery efficiency and reduce pressure on human resources. As e-commerce continues to grow rapidly, Japan’s package delivery volume has surged, but the logistics sector faces chronic driver shortages and increasing delivery burdens. Government estimates indicate that without intervention, Japan’s transport capacity could face a 25% shortfall by fiscal 2030, equivalent to roughly 720 million tons. Placement delivery allows delivery personnel to leave packages at designated locations, such as home entrances, parcel lockers, parking lots, or bicycle baskets, without requiring the recipient’s signature. This approach reduces repeated delivery attempts and waiting times, and is increasingly viewed as a key solution for Japan’s logistics challenges. The Kanto Smart Living Cooperative noted that promoting non-face-to-face delivery can help improve overall logistics efficiency and ease labor shortages. They also recommend strengthening support measures, such as improving package security, increasing public trust in placement delivery, and encouraging communities to install smart parcel lockers, ensuring the policy’s long-term effectiveness. A Tokyo delivery worker said that repeated attempts due to absent recipients were common, sometimes requiring “two or three trips to the same address in one day.” Since placement delivery has been gradually adopted, he added, “delivery efficiency has improved noticeably, and
Video shows CHP using aerial enforcement to catch <b>truck</b> drivers skipping mandatory brake ...
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) took to the skies to catch semi truck drivers skipping mandatory brake check areas along I-80. On August 7, 2026, CHP’s Gold Run Division partnered with CHP Air Operations and CHP’s Valley Division Commercial unit to conduct an enforcement detail on I-80. Troopers said that the “I-80 Joint Commercial Enforcement Campaign” was launched in response to recent big rig brake fires. During the August 7 detail, CHP units in the air and on the ground were on the lookout for trucks skipping required brake check areas as well as speeding and other violations that could contribute to brake fires. “All semis must stop at the brake check area between Nyack and Blue Canyon on 80 westbound. Check to ensure your brakes cool before continuing down the mountain. Please do not park in this area for an extended period. If you decide to skip the mandatory brake check area, our eye in the sky will be watching,” CHP said. In the video below, you can see CHP using an aerial unit to identify two commercial trucks that bypassed the brake check area. The trucks were then stopped by marked patrol units on the ground for enforcement.
SANY Unveils <b>Autonomous</b> Electric Mining <b>Truck</b> With 90-Ton Capacity
SANY has launched the SKT145Ei, a fully electric mining truck designed for autonomous operation in open-pit mines. With no cab or driver, it can haul up to 90 tons and is equipped with a powerful 801 kWh battery. The vehicle is already working as part of an automated fleet. The SKT145Ei, SANY's latest electric mining truck, is now in active use within autonomous fleets at open-pit mining sites. Unlike traditional models, this vehicle is built without a cab or driver’s seat, relying entirely on advanced sensors and electronic systems to navigate and operate. With a maximum load capacity of 90 tons, the SKT145Ei is powered by an 801 kWh battery, delivering up to 990 horsepower and 2,300 Nm of torque. The absence of a cab has allowed SANY engineers to redesign the truck’s front end, concentrating all critical electronics and sensors into a compact structure. This not only eliminates the need for steering wheels, pedals, and dashboards, but also shortens the overall length of the vehicle, making it easier to maneuver through narrow mining roads. Designed for Autonomy Unlike retrofitted autonomous trucks, which often retain unnecessary components from their manual origins, the SKT145Ei was conceived from the ground up for driverless operation. This approach has enabled a more flexible placement of sensors and control units, simplifying inspection and maintenance tasks. According to Zhang Long, head of SANY Intelligent Mining Solution, the cabless platform is optimized for the unique demands of autonomous mining routes. Fleet Coordination and Safety The SKT145Ei does not operate in isolation. It is integrated into a fleet management system capable of coordinating multiple autonomous trucks simultaneously. Each vehicle receives precise route instructions, adjusts its speed, and maintains safe distances from other machines. The system’s sensors continuously monitor for obstacles or unexpected changes along the route, allowing the
The Story Is with Elex Michaelson - CNN.com
| Return to Transcripts main page The Story Is with Elex Michaelson Sources - Trump's For General Looks For Off-Ramp From Iran War; Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey Sign Mutual Defense Pact; Court - Trump Unlawfully Constructing White House Ballroom; Teen Kills 5 Teachers IN Deadliest School Shooting In Years; Trump Urges U.S. Attorney To Revisit Reflecting Pool Case; The Pentagon Releases Fifth Batch Of UFO Files; Aired 1-2a ET Aired August 08, 2026 - 01:00 ET THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. [01:00:00] ELEX MICHAELSON, CNN ANCHOR AND CORRESPONDENT: Here in Los Angeles, Netflix is taking promotion to a new level. A man is living inside a fully furnished living room, except the room is built into a billboard roughly 30 feet in the air. The installation mimics the plot of Netflix new sci-fi thriller, The Last House. In the film, a family of four is trapped inside their home with no way out trying to survive as resources dwindle. As you can see, there's so much promotion on the Sunset Strip, not even that weird. Thanks for watching the first hour of "The Story Is." The next hour starts right now. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Live from Los Angeles, "The Story Is" with Elex Michaelson. MICHAELSON: Coming up on "The Story Is," looking for an off ramp. President Trump's top military commander has a blunt warning for the administration about the war with Iran. "The Story Is" united in Michigan. Democrats rally in Detroit after a key primary win ahead of the midterms. Our panel here to debate the future of the Democrats. And "The Story Is" release number 5. A fifth round of declassified Pentagon files on UFOs has just been published. Dan Farah, Director of The Age
Inside the dawning era of <b>driverless</b> trucking
Inside the dawning era of driverless trucking They weigh 55,000 pounds, travel at highway speeds, and soon won't have anyone behind the wheel. Autonomous semi-trucks could reshape the trucking industry, and CNN's Ed Lavandera climbs aboard one of the newest big rigs being tested in Texas. #autonomousvehicle #texas #cnn
Tesla's Two Trump Cards in the Robotaxi Race | NAI 500
Although the current robotaxi industry remains small in scale, the market is expected to experience explosive growth over the next several years. Tesla (TSLA) has rapidly emerged as a competitor that cannot be overlooked, and forecast data from major institutions clearly reveal why the market holds such strong enthusiasm for its prospects. Goldman Sachs’ latest estimates show that the global robotaxi market will reach $415 billion by 2035, with the U.S. market accounting for approximately $48 billion. More notably, autonomous trucking businesses will add even more room for imagination to this figure. The bank projects that autonomous trucks in the U.S. will achieve a per-mile cost lower than human-driven trucks by 2028, and the global autonomous trucking market could reach $560 billion by 2035. Interestingly, unlike many studies on long-term growth opportunities that tend to overestimate near-term growth, Goldman Sachs’ forecasts for robotaxis have shown a reverse adjustment. The bank previously projected the robotaxi market to reach $7 billion in 2030, but has recently had to raise that figure to $19 billion—an adjustment that is hardly insignificant. Most robotaxi competitors do not fully control their own production processes and must rely on a large number of third-party suppliers to manufacture the vehicles they need. This year, Tesla has offered robotaxi services at prices far below those of its competitors, and preliminary data have already revealed its advantages. Data from the San Francisco market show that the average price per ride for Tesla’s autonomous service is only $8.17, nearly half of Lyft’s average of $15.47 and well below Waymo’s significantly higher rates. Other studies have similarly estimated that Tesla’s robotaxi fleets operate at a substantially lower per-mile cost than major competitors. While an aggressive pricing strategy may currently serve more for data collection than purely structural cost advantages, it still reflects,
Are <b>driverless</b> semi-<b>trucks</b> the future?
Video Ad Feedback Are driverless semi-trucks the future? They weigh 55,000 pounds, travel at highway speeds, and soon won't have anyone behind the wheel. Autonomous driving technology could reshape the trucking industry, and CNN’s Ed Lavandera climbs aboard one of the big rigs being tested in Texas. 4:51 • Source: CNN Future of Travel 8 videos
Carziqo Expands A-DS <b>Autonomous</b> Delivery Vehicle Operations to New York
NEW YORK — Carziqo has expanded its autonomous logistics footprint to New York, introducing its A-DS series autonomous delivery vehicles as part of the mobility technology company’s broader strategy to develop intelligent, technology-driven urban delivery networks. The New York rollout represents the latest step in Carziqo’s expansion of autonomous delivery operations into major metropolitan markets, where growing e-commerce volumes, high delivery density and increasing pressure on conventional last-mile logistics are creating demand for more efficient transportation solutions. According to Carziqo, the A-DS series is designed specifically for urban and last-mile logistics applications. The vehicles integrate autonomous driving technology, real-time fleet monitoring, route planning and centralized dispatch capabilities intended to support the movement of parcels and other eligible goods across high-demand delivery areas. Rather than operating as isolated vehicles, the A-DS units are designed to function as part of a connected fleet system. Carziqo’s platform can coordinate vehicle availability, route assignments, operating schedules and maintenance requirements based on changing logistics demand. The company said its New York program will initially focus on controlled deployment, operational data collection and optimization of vehicle performance within the city’s complex transportation environment, subject to applicable transportation, road-safety and autonomous-vehicle requirements. New York Presents a Major Urban Logistics Test New York is one of the world’s most demanding delivery markets. Its high population density, heavy pedestrian activity, limited curb space, traffic congestion and enormous volume of commercial deliveries make last-mile logistics particularly challenging. These same conditions are also encouraging logistics operators and transportation technology companies to explore smaller, more efficient and increasingly automated delivery systems. New York City has already been experimenting with new approaches to last-mile transportation. In June, the New York City Department of Transportation said its Microhubs Pilot had helped eliminate more than 3,000 truck trips by allowing goods to be transferred from
Daimler <b>Truck</b> plans to build facility in US | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Daimler Truck reported Thursday that it plans to build a new manufacturing facility in the United States and is evaluating several potential locations. The company expects to start construction later this year, with production scheduled to start in 2029. On Friday, the company reported weaker-than-expected quarterly orders across business areas, which overshadowed upbeat comments on profitability at its North American arm and sent the truck maker's shares 4% lower. The owner of U.S. truck brand Freightliner said its second-quarter order intake grew 27% from a year ago to 74,448 units, which was fewer than analysts had expected. "Order intake for every segment missed consensus by a large degree," Bernstein analysts said in a note to investors. North America recorded order intake of 35,379 vehicles, 17% below consensus, while Mercedes-Benz Trucks booked orders for 33,850 units, missing expectations by 21%, according to Bernstein. The unit reported an adjusted return on sales of 8.4% for the second quarter. "What we really see now after the first half of the year is that we're getting out of the so-called freight recession in the United States," Chief Financial Officer Eva Scherer told journalists. Freight rates in the U.S. have risen about 30% since the start of the year, while freight volumes are up modestly, Scherer said. The company expects volumes to improve further in the coming quarters, she added. Self-driving truck technology developer Torc Robotics, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck, has been testing autonomous truck technology in Texas. According to a 2023 report in freight industry magazine Transport Topics, Torc Robotics has targeted a 2027 market launch. Torc Robotics, based in Blacksburg, Va., has been incorporated in Arkansas since June 2021. Information for this article was contributed by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Comments
ITF Group Named 2026 Top Workplace in St. Louis
ITF Group was named a 2026 Top Workplace by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, marking the third consecutive year and sixth time overall the logistics company has received the recognition. The Top Workplaces program is administered by Energage and is based entirely on confidential employee feedback. Organizations must achieve at least a 35% employee response rate to qualify and are evaluated against Energage benchmarks. ITF Group Earns Sixth Top Workplace Recognition ITF Group is headquartered in Hazelwood, Mo., and provides third-party logistics and supply chain services. The company was founded in 2012 and has expanded its capabilities to include ocean and air freight. ITF said it also focuses on promoting employees from within and providing continued training in individual areas of specialization. “Being named a Top Workplace six times is a reflection of something our team builds every single day,” said Sam Burkhan, CEO of ITF Group. “This award is decided entirely by our employees, and that is what makes it the most meaningful recognition we receive.” Burkhan added that the recognition reflects how employees view the company and its workplace culture. St. Louis Supports Logistics Operations ITF said its St. Louis location provides access to a major transportation network supporting Midwest fulfillment and national distribution. According to the company, St. Louis is served by all six Class I railroads and is within a two-day truck drive of most of the U.S. population. ITF also pointed to its continued investment in logistics technology and workforce development as it expands its supply chain capabilities. The company also participated in community activities including the 9/11 Day National Meal Pack and the Gateway Dragon Boat Race.
Arizona troopers nabbed multiple CMVs for driving for miles in left lane of I-10 construction zone
Arizona troopers took enforcement action against commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers for lingering in the left lane of an interstate construction zone. On August 5, 2026, Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Highway Patrol troopers conducted traffic enforcement in an I-10 construction zone between Phoenix and Tucson. As part of the enforcement, troopers “took enforcement action” against five commercial vehicles after “each CMV was observed traveling in the left lane for distances ranging from one and a half to over four miles.” AZDPS said that the CMVs were in violation of the “commercial trucks – right lane only” requirement. Officials reminded truckers that “CMVs must remain in the right lane at all times within a construction zone when official signs are posted.” “These violations caused noticeable traffic disruptions, slowing and bunching up traffic behind the CMVs, followed by unsafe speed accelerations once they moved back into the right lane. This kind of lane misuse directly impacts traffic flow and increases safety risks, especially in constrained construction zones,” said AZDPS. Truck traffic has been restricted to the right lane on parts of I-10 in Arizona for years due to a construction project to widen the interstate.
NVIDIA's Robotaxi AI Giveaway Is Platform Capture Disguised as Generosity, <b>Autonomy</b> AI ...
NVIDIA's Robotaxi AI Giveaway Is Platform Capture Disguised as Generosity, Autonomy AI Founders Say Grant, who brings deep technical fluency to the discussion, describes Alpamayo as a multitask framework that synthesizes 360-degree spatial awareness from camera inputs, produces chain-of-causation reasoning that an engineer can actually read, and outputs both tactical intent and physical trajectories. Functionally, he argues, it makes the traditional AV development pipeline obsolete for the developers who adopt it. Why give that away? Because NVIDIA's roughly $5 trillion market capitalization gives it room to play a game nobody else can afford. "They're basically giving away the model in order to sell the silicon and the cloud," Grant explained. Brulte frames it as seeding the farm: get developers comfortable inside the CUDA, Drive, and Cosmos ecosystem now, and monetize at scale for the next decade. The immediate target is not Waymo or Tesla — pure-play operators with their own full stacks and custom silicon ambitions — but the second-tier AV developers who would otherwise struggle to reach L4 on their own. For those companies, Alpamayo's free commercial license makes building an in-house foundation model economically irrational. But adopting it means committing to NVIDIA's hardware pipeline, because the distilled student models are optimized for Drive Thor and the teacher only runs on DGX infrastructure. OMEGA's analysis, quoted at length by the hosts, is unambiguous: "NVIDIA is using a freely distributed 34B parameter VLA teacher model to make proprietary fundamental autonomy R&D economically irrational, anchoring the entire distillation pipeline to Drive Thor silicon in DGX Hopper training infrastructure, where the actual monetization occurs. The model never touches a vehicle in production. It exists to make every downstream edge deployment — whether robotaxi, humanoid, or ADAS — structurally dependent on NVIDIA's compute stack."  ### Three Risks That Could Break the Lock-In
THE FUTURE OF LOGISTICS? <b>SELF DRIVING TRUCKS</b> | Regional/National Headlines
THE FUTURE OF LOGISTICS? SELF DRIVING TRUCKS Aug 7, 2026 Aug 7, 2026 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Are driverless semi-trucks the future? Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save WATCH ANYTIME LOCAL 3 WEATHER Trending Now Decision 2026: Election results UPDATE: Whitwell officer who hit teen with car previously fired by East Ridge police for inappropriate relationship RECALL ALERT: More than 12,000 pounds of bacon recalled after bypassing federal inspection UPDATE: Build-A-Salad blames permanent closure on diarrhea outbreak linked to lettuce UPDATE: TBI identifies Bradley Co. Jail inmate who died after ‘medical emergency’ Live roaches, dead flies and meat held at unsafe temperatures lead to violations TN hemp law has a major effect on local business UPDATE: Weston Wamp secures second term with 52.5% of vote Local 3 Strengthens Anchor Lineup with Strategic New Assignments Some Tennessee students can cut amount of time to get degree
China's homegrown 100-ton-class <b>driverless</b> electric mining <b>truck</b> enters service
China has put its first 100-tonne-class mining dump truck that is fully electric, fully autonomous and able to drive in both directions into service at the Nanlutian open-pit coal mine in Holingol, Inner Mongolia. Called the AT150, it carries a rated payload of 136 tonnes and uses all-wheel steering with no fixed front or rear, so it never has to turn around on a narrow pit face. The mine reports energy costs per unit of output running 65 percent below a diesel truck of the same size. This is what China has just put at an coal mine in Inner Mongolia. A driverless mining truck to work that has no front and no back. This is the AT150, hauling coal at the Nanlutian open-pit mine in Holingol Rated payload, 136 tonnes. It’s the country’s first 100-tonne-class mining truck that’s fully electric, fully autonomous, and able to drive both ways. All four wheels steer, and the usual cab-at-one-end layout is gone. So on a narrow pit face it never turns around. It just changes direction and keeps hauling. The vehicle can achieve a fully closed-loop operation process encompassing automatic loading, autonomous driving and precision unloading. It runs semi-solid-state batteries with 900-volt ultra-fast charging and swappable packs, so it isn’t parked waiting to charge. They’re rated from minus 30 to plus 50 degrees Celsius, which matters through an Inner Mongolian winter. The mine says energy cost per unit of output is 65% below a same-size diesel truck, with over six hours of continuous running and 85% availability. ADVERTISEMENT