Dr Brett Dale

Australian governments are investing millions of dollars in funding autonomous vehicle trials across almost all states. The ultimate aim is to create a greener, safer and more efficient transportation system with safer roads and fewer accidents, less congestion and smoother traffic, increased mobility for the elderly and disabled and improved availability of on-demand car-sharing and to optimize parking space. Dr Brett Dale, the Chief Executive for the Motor Trades Association of Queensland will explore the ability for the Australian industry to introduce and embrace autonomous vehicles, discussing the barriers including regulations, availability, consumer trust/ knowledge and technology to opportunities within various industries and job creations:

Consumer trust in the concept of autonomous vehicles has seriously eroded in the wake of a few high profile and some fatal, autonomous car crashes.

While statistics and initial testing of AV suggest that its wide adoption would decrease vehicle related fatalities and keep drivers, passengers and pedestrians safer, the scepticism that surrounds AVs makes their phasing in a challenge

 

This panel will explore:

 

·         Whether/ how the community understands what is coming