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Komatsu pioneers autonomous electric truck trolley integration

27 May, 2025
Komatsu pioneers autonomous electric truck trolley integration



Komatsu has set a new benchmark in mining technology, becoming the first company in the industry to autonomously operate a power agnostic electric drive haul truck while connected to a dynamic trolley line.

This achievement marks the first time power has been transferred to a moving, driverless haul truck via a trolley system, signaling a pivotal advance in the integration of electrification and automation in mining operations.

Komatsu’s trolley assist system is engineered to help mining operations reduce carbon emissions, extend engine life, and accelerate the sector’s journey toward a zero-emissions future.

By connecting haul trucks to overhead power lines during uphill travel, the system delivers electric power precisely where it is needed most.

This not only improves energy efficiency but also enables trucks to ascend grades more quickly compared to standard diesel models.

When integrated with Komatsu’s FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System (AHS), the technology unlocks new opportunities for fuel savings and productivity gains.

“This milestone demonstrates the strength of our commitment to improving our integrated technology strategy, combining autonomous haulage with dynamic energy transfer and trolley capabilities,” said Martin Cavassa, Director, Global Business Development Autonomous Systems, Komatsu.

“The ability to seamlessly transfer power to a moving truck operating without a driver is a pivotal achievement in our roadmap toward decarbonising mining operations and provides the pathway for managing battery-operated trucks autonomously.”

Komatsu launched its FrontRunner AHS in 2008, pioneering the world’s first commercial application of autonomous haulage.

Today, the company boasts a fleet of more than 875 autonomous haul trucks operating worldwide, which have collectively hauled over 10 billion metric tonnes of material.

This capability is largely enabled by Komatsu’s autonomous solutions working with ultra-class trucks, such as the 980E, which features a 363 metric tonne payload capacity.

This latest breakthrough underscores Komatsu’s ongoing commitment to delivering integrated solutions that create value for customers.

By merging the proven reliability of electric drive trucks with the advanced automation of FrontRunner, Komatsu continues to support mining customers in achieving their productivity targets, reducing total cost of ownership, and meeting the increasing global demand for essential minerals in a more efficient and responsible manner.

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