Sudeep Moniz is a New York based professional who stays apprised of the latest technological trends. A particular area of interest for Sudeep Moniz is automation and autonomous driving. One recent development in this area involved Volvo's announcement that it was setting in place a fleet of self-driving trucks that would handle all aspects of site-specific limestone hauling.
Unusual for a vehicle manufacturer, which would traditionally sell the vehicles and autonomous driving systems outright, this venture takes the form of a partnership. Centered on the Bronnoy Kalk mine in Norway, it involves transporting limestone three miles to a port facility. The mining company is paying Volvo a certain sum of money for each metric ton delivered, which provides Volvo with a strong interest in the arrangement's outcome.
The autonomous project is described as being valuable to Volvo in allowing the company to fine tune its self-driving vehicles currently under development, with a focus on future international markets. In addition, it hints at a new long term business model, one in which vehicle manufacturers offer end-to-end autonomous system solutions.
Unusual for a vehicle manufacturer, which would traditionally sell the vehicles and autonomous driving systems outright, this venture takes the form of a partnership. Centered on the Bronnoy Kalk mine in Norway, it involves transporting limestone three miles to a port facility. The mining company is paying Volvo a certain sum of money for each metric ton delivered, which provides Volvo with a strong interest in the arrangement's outcome.
The autonomous project is described as being valuable to Volvo in allowing the company to fine tune its self-driving vehicles currently under development, with a focus on future international markets. In addition, it hints at a new long term business model, one in which vehicle manufacturers offer end-to-end autonomous system solutions.
