Shaanxi Tonly Heavy Industries Co Ltd, one of the leading Chinese OEM players in wide body mining dump trucks, has begun a strategic cooperation with Whittier, California-based Ecotron to develop unmanned driving technology for mining trucks.

The Ecotron statement said: “With the increasing promotion of smart mining construction, unmanned mining trucks have become a new way of transportation in mining areas. Ecotron’s expertise in intelligent driving full-stack solutions and Tonly Heavy Industries’ experience in producing off-road vehicles will complement each other to achieve breakthroughs in unmanned driving technology application in mines.”

It says the software system can be adjusted to match different application scenarios and customised according to different operating environments. “The goal is to promote the landing of unmanned driving in mining vehicles in open-pit mining areas, accelerate the construction of smart mines, and accelerate the industrialisation process of smart mines.”

Tonly says it is dedicated to providing innovative and high-quality products that meet the needs of its customers. “With a team of renowned experts in mining dump truck manufacturing, Tonly has established an advanced R&D and manufacturing capability that sets it apart from its competitors. Through its focus on creating value for users, Tonly has become a pioneer and leader in the mining truck industry, with the largest manufacturing base in the country. Its core technology and research methods, known as ‘Tonly Technology,’ enable the company to provide reliable, efficient, and profitable solutions for its customers.”