It’s critical for our connected and automated transport future that the roads and transport industry get the basics right now, writes Mike Shackleton, Australian Road Research Board Chief Research Officer.
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Driverless vehicles communicate with Sydney traffic
The driverless shuttle bus service at Sydney Olympic Park is the first vehicle in the country to interact autonomously with live traffic.
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First automated vehicle to hit Victorian roads
Automated vehicle technology will be tested in rural Victoria this year in the first on-road trial approved under the new Automated Driving System permit scheme.
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Self-driving future: what infrastructure is needed to accommodate automated vehicles
Automated vehicles offer a plethora of potential benefits, but what infrastructure do local governments need to update to accommodate them?
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Driverless vehicles to provide major productivity boost for Australia
A report commissioned by the Australia and New Zealand Driverless Vehicle Initiative has predicted that the driverless vehicle industry will provide Australia with a major productivity boost and a range of new employment opportunities.
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NSW budget caters for the future of driverless vehicles
A new $10 million fund dedicated to expanding trials of driverless vehicles will forms part of the New South Wales Budget, ensuring that the State keeps up with the moving pace of technology.
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Government to focus on automated driving system legislation
National Transport Commission Chief Executive Paul Retter said a new national law, due to be in place by 2020, would bring certainty to manufacturers and operators looking to bring more automated vehicle technology to Australia.
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Melbourne Uni launches autonomous vehicle
As part of a three-year partnership with French autonomous vehicle technology firm EasyMile, The University of Melbourne has launched an autonomous mini shuttle bus with open platform technology.
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NSW launches state’s largest on-road automated vehicle trial
Transurban, Transport for NSW and Roads and Maritime Services have partnered to launch the on-road trial, beginning this week and ending in September.
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ARRB hack-a-thon shapes the way to smarter roads
ARRB is hosting its first Hack-a-thon in April, focusing on the emergence of autonomous driving, connected roads and electric vehicles.
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