Fortescue’s got a self-driving 240-ton hauler in the works [Video]

We’re a tad late to the news on this one, but we’re no less excited to bring it to you heavy machinery nerds. Australia’s Fortescue is teaming up with Liebherr Mining to develop an autonomous mining truck that will, in addition to driving itself, be the first of its kind worldwide to operate with zero emissions.

They’re calling it a fully integrated Autonomous Haulage Solution (AHS). It’s based on Liebherr’s proven T 264 truck, which has been moving payloads of 265 tons at a time for over a decade now.

Announced in late July, the project involves combining an onboard autonomy kit for the truck, a High Precision Machine Guidance system for loading equipment, and a fleet management system so it plays nice with other vehicles.

While the T 264 is traditionally fitted with a Cummins QSK60 diesel engine that delivers a whopping 2,700 hp, Fortescue hasn’t yet clarified exactly how it’ll manage zero emissions …