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Autonomous mining applications Scania has moved beyond concept demonstrations to commercial deployment, with autonomous mining trucks now available for order. The first 40-tonne units are scheduled to enter service in Australian mining operations in 2026, with plans to scale to 50-tonne models and expand into Latin American markets.
These driverless haulers could offer safer pit environments by removing human operators from hazardous zones while potentially delivering operational cost reductions and environmental benefits.
The vehicles are designed to interoperate with existing fleets, a feature that could ease the transition to electrification for mining companies managing mixed-age equipment.
Operating continuously without fatigue-related downtime, autonomous trucks could enable round-the-clock cycles in demanding mining environments, potentially boosting output while reducing carbon emissions.
Hub-to-hub road testing Scania and PlusAI are currently conducting public road trials with safety drivers aboard, running hub-to-hub tests along a 300km route between Södertälje and Jönköping in Sweden. These real-world operations are validating Level 4 autonomy systems that integrate Scania’ s chassis engineering with PlusAI’ s AI software.
70 February 2026