The FCAI welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the National Transport Commission on the subject of “Review of Guidelines for trials of Automated Vehicles in Australia”.
The FCAI welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the National Transport Commission on the subject of “Government Access to Vehicle Generated Data (VGD).
The FCAI welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Australian Communications Media Authority (ACMA) concerning the Draft five-year spectrum outlook 2020-24.
The FCAI welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources concerning the Technology Investment Roadmap. FCAI’s feedback will only concentrate on the issues relating to light vehicle transport.
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is the peak industry organisation representing the importers of passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles and motorcycles in Australia.
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is the peak industry organisation representing the importers of passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles and motorcycles in Australia. The FCAI welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Joint Select Committee on Road Safety.
The FCAI has provided feedback in a submission on the draft National Roadmap on Driver Distraction.
There is no instant solution to managing traffic congestion, however new transport technologies will play a key role in easing future congestion and mobility challenges.
Modern vehicles are complex machines with a range of sophisticated mechanical and electrical components and electronic modules that are integrated to deliver the performance, safety and emissions expected by customers and governments.
The Australian automotive industry is committed to continuing to make a strong contribution to national efforts to reduce the impact of global climate change and to improve air quality.
FCAI Response to the "Better Fuel for Cleaner Air" Draft Regulatory Impact Statement1
The technology for automated driving systems to deliver levels 3, 4 and 5 (conditional driving automation,high driving automation and full automation) will continue to evolve rapidly over the next few years.
UN Regulations introduced during this time will recognise the need for a human driver.
Road regulations and vehicle regulatory standards will be gradually developed and regulatory authorities will develop the necessary regulatory approaches for automated driving over time.
The FCAI and member companies recognise the potential of connected and automated vehicles(CAV) to provide significant safety, environmental and social benefits to Australia through reductionsin crashes, reduced congestion and increased mobility.
To facilitate the introduction of automated and connected vehicles, it is important to harmonise with the relevant overseas market’s vehicle technical and operation standards.
The Australian automotive industry is committed to continuing to make a strong contribution to national efforts to reduce the impact of global climate change.
Australia is a small market comprising only 1.5% of global production.
The FCAI member companies recognise the potential for automated and connected vehicles to provide significant safety and environmental benefits to Australia through reductions in crashes and congestion.
On 7 October 2015 the Productivity Commission released an issues paper to assist stakeholders in preparing submissions to the public inquiry into Intellectual Property Arrangements. The issues paper outlines a range of issues about which the Commission is seeking comment on.