KATHMANDU: China has officially launched the world’s largest fleet of fully driverless electric mining trucks. This marks a major milestone in mining automation and green energy transport.
On Thursday, 100 unmanned trucks were deployed at the Yimin coal mine in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
These trucks are designed without driver cabins and are equipped with advanced autonomous driving systems, which enable fully independent operation without human intervention.
Each truck is powered by a 564 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and can transport up to 90 tons of materials for approximately 60 kilometers. The trucks are primarily used to haul stripped soil and rocks from the mining site to designated dumping zones.
The deployment of self-driving green trucks improves operational efficiency and reduces reliance on fossil fuels, aligning with China’s broader goals for sustainable industrial innovation.
The project highlights China’s growing strength in autonomous technology and its ongoing efforts to modernize heavy industries by integrating electric and smart vehicles.
