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Sunday, May 19

Autonomous vehicle hub planned for northern Adelaide

Driverless electric shuttle buses capable of travelling at speeds of up to 45 kilometres per hour will soon be trialled in Australia from an ‘autonomous vehicle hub’ planned for Adelaide’s north.

Jay's Paris plan goes nowhere; Mayo messaging; rock-throwing politics

In today’s Notes on Adelaide column, we ask what happened to one of Jay Weatherill’s big Paris pronouncements; Mayo candidates send very different signals in their attempts to raise campaign funds; and the State Government hides the rock-throwing report it accused Labor of ignoring.

Minister for Transport, Stephan Knoll (right) is seen in front of the Flex Autonomous vehicle at Tonsley Park. Photo: AAP / David Mariuz

Driverless cars a jobs boon for some in SA, not for others

Even as it poses a serious threat to transport jobs in South Australia, the impending autonomous vehicle revolution is likely to be a boon for advanced manufacturing workers here, Transport Minister Stephan Knoll says.

French driverless auto company to manufacture in Adelaide

A French driverless vehicle company will set up its Asia-Pacific manufacturing base in South Australia, the State Government announced today.