Techking outlines work with Boonray on tyre development for autonomous mining
Techking described work with Boonray on tyre development for autonomous mining trucks. The effort matters because electric and autonomous trucks change torque delivery, operating cycles and vehicle use, which affects tyre requirements.
Techking outlined its work with Boonray on tyre development for autonomous mining trucks, according to International Mining.
The company said that as mining trucks become more electric and autonomous, tyre development faces new challenges. It said changes in torque delivery, operating cycles and vehicle utilisation mean tyre requirements increasingly depend on how the machine, haul road and operating conditions work together.
Techking said this creates a need for tyre suppliers to become involved earlier in equipment development.
The report does not provide additional technical details or a timetable.