Flinders University driverless shuttle ready for the public to try
Flinders University’s FLEX is a 5-year, $4 million electric driverless shuttle project, initially around Adelaide’s Tonsley Innovation Precinct.
Australian Logistics Council Supply Chain Technology Summit report
ALC’s inaugural Supply Chain Technology Summit looked to identify key industry priorities to more effectively use technology in supply chains to improve their efficiency and safety. iMOVE was there, and here’s what was discussed.
Melbourne, have your say on your city’s transport future
Melbourne City Council has released four discussion papers, looking for participation and help on how to improve transport in and around the city between now and the year 2050.
Data use for improved transport management and journey reliability
This iMOVE research project involves the collection and analysis of detailed data to implement and validate advanced algorithms, to support the early identification of the onset of congestion and identify how best to mitigate its potential impact.
What is the NTC doing to prepare Australia for automated vehicles?
The NTC has released a short video to not only inform Australia on what it has done to prepare the way for automated vehicles on public roads, but also the time by which it will have an end-to-end regulatory system in place.
Transurban’s Victorian CAV trials: Phase 1 report
Transurban’s Connected and Automated Vehicle trials took place on closed and open roads in late 2017, and it has just published its report on the trial, as well as beginning to make changes to roads and signs based on the report’s recommendations.
Canberra commences a driver-centric automated vehicle trial
The CAN Drive – Automated Vehicle Trial is a 2-year trial that is focusing on the reactions of the driver as they re-assume control from a vehicle in automated mode… and it is looking to recruit ACT drivers to help with the research.
La Trobe University’s autonobus now open for the public to try
From April 23 through to July 2018 the autonobus driverless shuttle at the Bundoora campus of La Trobe University is available for the public to experience, and provide feedback.
University of Melbourne plugs driverless shuttle into its urban transport lab
The University of Melbourne now has a driverless shuttle as a research tool for its Australian Integrated Multimodal EcoSystem (AIMES).
C-ITS Pilot Security Credential Management System
Security Credential Management System (SCMS) project, as part of the 500-vehicle, on-road field operational test of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems safety applications.
VW, Audi, and Porsche test autonomous parking at Hamburg Airport
The Volkswagen Group is testing an autonomous parking service, that will not only make parking easy and convenient, but also see the parked car possibly function as a delivery spot for parcels.
How ready is Australia for autonomous vehicles?
KPMG has issued a new report, ‘Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index: Assessing countries’ openness and preparedness’. Where did Australia rank, what is it doing well, and where is more work needed?
SBAS test bed trial provides location on land, sea, and air to within 10cm
Australia and New Zealand are currently testing SBAS and PPP technologies significantly improve the accuracy of location information services.
MaaS and On-Demand Transport – Consumer Research and Report
This project will survey Australian transport users to better understand their appreciation of, and interest in, MaaS and on-demand transport services.
Bosch creates new Connected Mobility Division and acquires niche ride sharing startup
Bosch has upped its ante on new mobility products and solutions, with the establishment of its Connected Mobility Solutions Division. Bosch has also acquired the US ride-sharing startup, SPLT.
Improved network performance prediction through data-driven analytics and simulation
This project aims to improve the ability of road authorities to predict network performance in the short-term using data-driven analytics and to estimate the impact of automated vehicles (AVs) in longer-term predictions.