To improve on its TH540 haul truck, Sandvik has released a new model. The TH545i comes with increased capacity and engine power. Able to haul five tonnes more while maintaining the same dimensions as its predecessor, the TH545i boosts productivity yet still fits in the same spaces. The truck has an increased engine power of 450 kilowatts (kW), up from 405 kW. The model comes with an intelligent control package, which includes live data transmission from the truck to an operator or supervisor elsewhere, allowing them to direct multiple vehicles simultaneously. “We’re able to consolidate and record all the various inputs that are occurring on the machine, store them onboard and share them in real time,” said Dale Rakochy, business manager for Sandvik’s truck division. The TH545i is compatible with Sandvik’s remote operation and autonomous control software, giving operators the option of phasing into complete autonomous operation.