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30_january_2025
EVRAZ NTMK deploys autonomous trucks from Evocargo
The Russian steelmaker, EVRAZ NTMK, has deployed autonomous electric trucks provided by Evocargo to transport metal samples and steel billet templates around its plant. Two driverless vehicles operate on predefined routes with total length of 4 kilometers.
The trucks are manufactured by the Russian company Evocargo and are equipped with a multi-component perception and navigation system. Navigation is assured using LiDARs, sonars, and cameras, while an onboard computing unit coordinates vehicle movement using sensor and navigation data, enabling immediate response to changes in the road environment. The trucks can operate around the clock. Recharging coincides with loading and unloading operations, when the trucks are stationary.

The vehicles are fully electric, offering an eco-friendly solution that supports the sustainability objectives of EVRAZ NTMK. The company has been working over many years to reduce its environmental impact, implementing initiatives to modernize equipment and reduce air pollution as part of the national "Clean Air" project.

EVRAZ NTMK is considering expansion of its autonomous truck fleet to serve a new route, which is more than 13 kilometers long.
EVRAZ NTMK is successfully advancing its transformation projects. Over the past few years, more than one hundred technological solutions have been introduced at the plant. We’re moving forward with adopting robotics, automation, and AI to improve our production processes. Our primary goal is to make the workplace safer and reduce the amount of arduous and repetitive tasks carried out by people. The deployment of autonomous vehicles, remote control systems for equipment, and other automation projects help us to achieve those objectives.
Denis Novozhenov
Vice President of EVRAZ and Head of the Ural Division
Light-duty trucks increase transportation efficiency, improve safety on the roads, reduce costs, and gather extensive digital data on freight transport. By optimizing logistics and adopting cutting-edge technologies, EVRAZ is strengthening its competitive advantages.
Vasily Zhukov
Deputy CEO and Commercial Director of Evocargo
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