Supplied This Ranger will drive itself on around 12,000 28-kilometre round trips each year to collect equipment and parts. It is this focus on technology and innovation that has driven our industry leading operational performance and cost position. Supplied The project was undertaken alongside Ford Australia, so perhaps the partnership could result in autonomous Rangers for the public? Ford Australia President and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Birkic said, “We’re very proud that our award-winning Ford Rangers have been used as part of the Fortescue Metals Group autonomous light vehicle project. “Ford globally is at the forefront of research into autonomous vehicles, and working with companies like Fortescue is critical to gaining an insight into specific user applications,” Birkic added.

Source: Stuff February 16, 2021 19:18 UTC