A report published by Australia’s National Transport Commission (NTC) has showcased how the public preference for SUVs and utes is harming reductions in CO2 emissions. Data compiled in the annual “Carbon Emissions Intensity for New Australian Light Vehicles” report indicates that the average CO2 emissions for new passenger and light commercial vehicles in 2017 was … Continue reading Worst CO2 reduction since 2002 linked to ute and SUV boom
A new report claims that electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles could account for 49 per cent of Australian vehicle sales by as soon as 2030. The new study further states that battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) could make up 100 per cent of sales by 2040. Energeia, an Australian company that … Continue reading Falling costs, new models to drive EV market expansion
Redarc Electronics has continued its award winning streak, being named Exporter of The Year at the 15th annual Manufacturers Monthly Endeavour Awards and taking home a prize for its innovative “Redvision” total vehicle management system (TVMS) at the 2018 Good Design Awards. The Adelaide-based company was a finalist in three categories at this year’s Manufacturers … Continue reading Redarc’s award winning streak continues
Judging by the frequent gasps from members of the audience during Rachael Sheldrick’s presentation at Wire & Gas 2018, a number of delegates were having several ‘aha’ moments as the lady known as Workshop Whisperer led them through ways of collaborating with non-competitive businesses and using social media to get new customers through the door. … Continue reading Whispers of success
Long haul to ready 15-litre diesel engine for Wire & Gas 2018 Delegates at Wire & Gas 2018 got a lot out of the session centred on a 15-litre Cummins heavy-duty diesel truck engine delivered by VASA director Darrel Hursey, and here is the story of just how much work went into making that session … Continue reading Project Cummins
By Brett Meads VASA VP Like me, you would have grown up hearing the phrase “Jack of all trades, master of none”. Almost without exception, this was used in a negative way, to illustrate how poorly you might have performed at a particular chore, with the suggestion that applying yourself to a multitude of tasks … Continue reading Jack (or Jill) of all trades
The road to safe and reliable semi- and fully autonomous cars is littered with technological hurdles but, in Australia, kangaroos are further causing manufacturers problems. Volvo’s technical manager, David Pickett, speaking to ABC News regarding the problem, said: “We’ve noticed it with the kangaroo being in mid-flight – when it’s in the air it actually … Continue reading KANGAROO CONFUSION BLIGHTS SELF-DRIVING CARS
IT ISN’T obvious, but keeping vehicle windscreens clean while on the move consumes vast quantities of water. In Europe, for example, an estimated six billion litres of screenwash is used every year. And consumption is expected to increase due to the rising number of sensors and cameras that need to be kept clean. As a … Continue reading SCREENWASH RE-CYC
CSIRO-backed organisation Data61 has partnered with Shanghai-based ZongMu Technology to develop more effective “computer vision” systems for self-driving vehicles. Dr Nick Barnes, leader of Data61’s Smart Vision Systems Group, said: “Computer vision is the technology that allows autonomous vehicles to determine the difference between what is pavement and what is a drivable road. “Unlike laser … Continue reading BETTER “SIGHT” FOR AUTONOMOUS CARS
TRANSPORT refrigeration specialist Carrier Transicold has upgraded its Naturaline refrigeration units to deliver a sustainable -40°C climate using R744 (CO2) refrigerant. Jim Taeckens, senior product manager of Carrier Transicold’s global container refrigeration division, said: “The -40°C capability can help shipping lines – especially those seeking environmentally responsible solutions – to provide enhanced offerings for customers … Continue reading CARRIER HITS -40°C WITH R744
