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Australia’s Northern Territories launches autonomous vehicle trial

Australia’s Northern Territories Government has launched a six-month trial of autonomous vehicles in Darwin, which will see a driverless vehicle carrying passengers along the city’s waterfront. The trial of the EasyMile EZ10 driverless vehicle will commence early in 2017, transporting passengers Waterfront precinct to Stokes Hill Wharf on a repeat loop. The fully autonomous vehicle provides zero emissions when operating, is fully air-conditioned and capable of carrying up to 12 passengers at one time.
December 22, 2016 Read time: 1 min
Australia’s Northern Territories Government has launched a six-month trial of autonomous vehicles in Darwin, which will see a driverless vehicle carrying passengers along the city’s waterfront.

The trial of the 8246 EasyMile EZ10 driverless vehicle will commence early in 2017, transporting passengers Waterfront precinct to Stokes Hill Wharf on a repeat loop.

The fully autonomous vehicle provides zero emissions when operating, is fully air-conditioned and capable of carrying up to 12 passengers at one time.  The vehicle can provide up to 12 hours of operation per charge.

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