This webinar will present outputs from Austroads Research Report AP-R778-26, Stocktake and Roadmap for Vehicle Technology Deployments. The research examines current and emerging issues, gaps and opportunities associated with vehicle connectivity, automation and electrification across Australia and New Zealand.

Drawing on a targeted literature review and consultations with government transport agencies and industry experts, the project identifies priority areas for future research, coordination, monitoring and exploration to be considered in development of Austroads VAT program.

The webinar will outline considerations regarding road safety, operations and sustainability, and discuss how transport agencies can remain informed as vehicle technologies, standards, deployment models and market conditions continue to evolve.

Webinar participants will be introduced to the accompanying navigable roadmap, which brings together relevant Austroads publications, current projects and proposed future activities across the three thematic areas for the first time.

The presentation will be delivered by lead author Scott Benjamin, representing University of Melbourne and Mobility&, with Andrew Somers, Austroads Project Manager.