Autonomous Solutions

Volvo Autonomous Solutions & Global Mining Guidelines Group

Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) and Volvo Autonomous Solutions (a part of the Volvo Group) are happy to announce Volvo has joined GMG as a new member.
Autonomous and electric TA15 haulers in a quarry with a Volvo excavator

“Volvo Autonomous Solutions wants to contribute to the development of innovations, guidance, and common practices that can be operationalized to the benefit of customers in different markets,” says Christian Berling, Sales Solution Manager, Volvo Autonomous Solutions. Volvo develops and commercializes industrial autonomous transport solutions for on- and off-road applications that increase productivity, reduce emissions and improve safety.
 

As the industry is committing to moving forward towards a future shaped around decarbonization and deployment of autonomous solutions, it is important to share knowledge, best practices and have a diversity of voices and backgrounds working together,” says Heather Ednie, Global Mining Guidelines Group CEO. “A collaborative approach will help speed up the rate of implementation and help reduce risk as companies will benefit from expert guidance.”
 

Volvo's knowledge and experience will help to drive the global mining community forward, together with GMG and its members. “We really look forward to working with Volvo Autonomous Solutions,” adds Ednie.

About Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG)

The Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) is a network of representatives from mining companies, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), original technology manufacturers (OTMs), research organizations, academia, regulatory agencies, consultancies, and industry associations who collaborate to tackle the challenges facing our industry. GMG aims to accelerate the improvement of mining performance, safety and sustainability by creating guidelines and white papers that address common industry challenges, facilitating collaboration and expanding the industry’s knowledge base. GMG also hosts and supports events that bring mining stakeholders together along with external industries to address the industry’s challenges, successes and innovations. Learn more about GMG at. https://gmggroup.org/  

About Volvo Autonomous Solutions

Volvo Group is a global group of companies within the business of commercial transport solutions and products such as trucks, buses, construction equipment and drive systems for marine and industrial applications. Volvo continuously seeks to develop new high-quality products and services and to explore new technologies and opportunities. Volvo Autonomous Solutions is a company within the Volvo Group focusing on the development, commercialization and sales of Autonomous Transport Solution.

https://www.volvoautonomoussolutions.com/en-en/

For further information, please contact:

Ceren Wende
Head of Marketing and Communication, Volvo Autonomous Solutions
Phone: + 46 31 322 4536
E-mail: ceren.wende@volvo.com