“The arrival of the prototype vehicle was a significant transportation milestone for both Western Australia and Australia,” said RAC Group chief executive officer, Terry Agnew in a statement.
“How we move around is rapidly evolving and being able to test emerging vehicle technologies right here in Western Australia will help us adapt to these changes in the safest way possible,” added Agnew.
It is highlighted that human error is the cause of the vast majority of road deaths and serious injuries. Therefore, if Western Australia and Australia could safely transition to driverless vehicles sooner, hundreds of Australian lives could be saved.
Over coming years, vehicle automation will become more prolific within the transport network whereby it is important to conduct trials to better understand the potential impacts and opportunities.
“Having a robust understanding of the technology and what it means for Western Australia will help develop a roadmap for the safe transition to our driverless future,” the statement said.
Designed as a shared mobility service, the RAC Intellicar will become the newest addition to RAC's automated vehicle program, supported by the Western Australian Government and vehicle manufacturer, NAVYA.
The RAC Intellicar detects obstacles and makes decisions which allow them to operate autonomously. It also features two Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) antennae to determine the precise position of the vehicle at any given time. More details at rac.com.au/intellicar.
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