The New South Wales Community Road Safety Fund has committed an additional $30 million to expand the Future Mobility Research and Testing Centre (FMTRC) in Cudal to conduct additional road speed and HGV testing in the state.
This investment means that the length of the facility will be quadrupled and involves the acquisition of one hundred hectares of farmland adjacent to the existing site.
The planned paintings include the expansion and structure of a 4. 4-kilometer circular road and a new skid for heavy vehicles.
Construction of the new loop lane is expected to begin in 2025 after making plans and consulting the network.
NSW Roads Minister John Graham said the improved amenities will keep the heavy vehicle industry moving at speed with the technological advances being made in the light vehicle sector.
“As lightweight cars continue to become more advanced, there is also a need to test features to keep up with new and increasingly automated technologies,” says Graham.
“The need for a new heavy-duty vehicle control area in the Southern Hemisphere is a key reason for extensive engagement with automakers, developers and researchers to plan for the future of the Cudal site.
“The new Cudal track will allow the team to test new powerpower assistance systems in real-world scenarios, adding heavily loaded double B’s that travel at highway speeds and conditions involving frontal approaches and protection when merging with cars, trucks and motorcycles. “
The FMTRC facility has completed more than 85 system tests and studies since its inception in 2019 and plays a critical role in implementing real-world scenarios that increase truck safety.
NSW Future Mobility Transport Director Evan Walker says the investment comes directly from industry feedback on what is needed to ensure certain trucks remain safer on Australian roads.
“We are taking into account direct feedback from manufacturers, developers and industry on the type of installation they want, and we are responding to the growing need from the network and government to accept as true and safe the protection of vehicles at as new technologies emerge,” Walker said.
“Our team is making sure those systems are doing what they say they are and identifying the emerging generation of protection we need to inspire more of on our roads to reduce the peak crash rate in our community. “
“Our vision for the Future Mobility Research and Test Center is that it continues to grow as a site for world-class vehicles. »
The facility is the government-owned and operated testing facility of its kind in the world.
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