{"id":81443,"date":"2023-05-25T00:20:12","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T00:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalroadtechnology.com\/\/?p=81443"},"modified":"2023-06-27T05:38:35","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T05:38:35","slug":"komatsu-and-toyota-combine-for-autonomous-light-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalroadtechnology.com\/komatsu-and-toyota-combine-for-autonomous-light-vehicles\/","title":{"rendered":"Komatsu and Toyota Combine for Autonomous Light Vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"

Japanese giants Komatsu and Toyota will join forces to create an autonomous light vehicle (ALV) for mining operations. <\/span>While driverless trucks are cruising the haul roads as we speak, autonomous Utes are yet to be seen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hailed as a revolution in safety and productivity while reducing operating costs, the vehicles will operate automatically on Komatsu\u2019s Autonomous Haulage System (AHS).<\/span><\/p>\n

The AHS has been proven effective and safe during intensive testing and now operates 650 driverless trucks at 22 mine sites worldwide.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

While removing a human from the driver’s seat directly reduces risk, the partnership also aims to improve productivity.\u00a0 <\/span>When driverless and driven vehicles share the same road, both must either slow down or stop to avoid potential collisions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Collisions \u201cpotentially caused by human error\u201d, according to Komatsu.<\/span><\/h3>\n

These delays can impact the overall productivity of a mine site. <\/span>Both firms are testing a proof-of-concept AHV at their facilities and plan to have a vehicle operating client-side by January 2024.\u00a0<\/span>Komatsu and Toyota also collaborate on hydrogen fuel cell technologies to power medium-sized hydraulic excavators. <\/span><\/p>\n

This collab supports their goal of 50% emission reductions by 2030 and net zero CO2 by 2050.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Australia\u2019s Hydrogen Industry Gets a Boost<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Australian Government has confirmed plans for a $2 billion \u201cHydrogen Headstart\u201d program.<\/span><\/p>\n

Announced as part of the recent federal budget, the program aims to help Australian businesses to expand their competitive edge by scaling up the domestic renewable hydrogen industry<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Using a competitive contracts system, the government hopes to deliver up to a gigawatt of hydrogen electrolyser capacity by 2030.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While featuring two or three large-scale \u201cflagship\u201d hydrogen projects.<\/span><\/h3>\n

The announcement is mainly in response to the Hydrogen Infrastructure Initiative bill, recently signed into law in the US.\u00a0<\/span>Joe Biden\u2019s Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (HIFIA) will create a pilot financing program with grants and low-interest loans for retrofitted or new hydrogen transport infrastructure projects in the States.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Naturally, these moves were seen as a threat to Australian hydrogen players, with the Government coming under pressure to respond.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Funding also includes $5.6 million to analyse the importance for Australia of intensifying global competition in the clean energy industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

The cash will also shore up Australia\u2019s manufacturing competitiveness, attracting capital investment and maximising our potential as a renewable energy superpower.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rio Tinto, BHP and BP Collaborate on Clean Diesel Alternatives\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Biofuels are making waves as global mining firms explore their suitability as clean replacements for diesel fuel.\u00a0<\/span>Able to provide emission savings of up to 85% over diesel, marine biofuel or hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) alternatives could be game changers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bridging the gap as fully-green technologies like hydrogen fuel cells and battery storage come online.<\/span><\/p>\n

BP biofuels are being trialled at BHP\u2019s Yandi iron ore mine in Western Australia\u2019s Pilbara region.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Conveniently they can simply replace diesel in the sites haul trucks, which, combined with diggers and other machinery, produce about 40% of the company\u2019s operational emissions.\u00a0<\/span>HVO Biofuels<\/a> are produced from canola, algae and tallow (beef fat).<\/span><\/p>\n

While Marine variants still rely on a hydrocarbon base and offer fewer carbon reductions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Driverless light vehicles are on the horizon for miners as Japanese firms Komatsu and Toyota join forces.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Autonomous Light Vehicles, or AHV\u2019s are in testing and will hit client sites early in 2024.\u00a0<\/span>AHV technology is aimed at improving safety, productivity and cost-efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Australian government has announced a significant $2 billion spending boost for the domestic hydrogen industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Two or three large-scale projects are hoped to raise local electrolyser capacity to one gigawatt by 2030.\u00a0<\/span>And finally, a couple of Australia\u2019s largest miners are trialling biofuels in their equipment as a potential stopgap to net zero emissions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Able to reduce emissions by up to 90%, biofuels can directly replace diesel in haul trucks and associated equipment while reducing overall carbon output drastically.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dust suppression is a critical issue in the world of mining and resources.<\/b><\/p>\n

Learn more about GRT\u2019s industry-leading and IoT-connected <\/b>SMART Dosing Units<\/b><\/a>, and discover how we\u2019re driving better dust suppression solutions for all!<\/b><\/p>\n

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Your feedback is important to us.<\/span><\/p>\n

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References:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

https:\/\/www.komatsu.com.au\/company\/news-media\/news\/komatsu-and-toyota-autonomous-vehicles<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/ministers.treasury.gov.au\/ministers\/jim-chalmers-2022\/media-releases\/hydrogen-headstart-power-new-jobs-industry<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/articles\/biden-harris-administration-announces-750-million-advance-clean-hydrogen-technologies<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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