Australia is well placed to capitalise on transport’s ‘technology revolution’ but risks a decline in living standards should it fail to keep up with advancements, a report released today by the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering says.

Shifting Gears – Preparing for a Transport Revolution concludes Australia is well positioned to be a leader in a global shift to “clean, safe, efficient transport” using low and zero-emission vehicles (LEVs), connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs), high-frequency mass transit and intelligent transport systems.

The report identifies three key challenges for the transport sector – lower emissions, health, and efficient movement of people and freight – and provides a blueprint for transport planning to 2030 for an incoming Federal Government.
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