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Development and Testing of Vehicles in Australia
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Mid-Year Meeting
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English
Abstract
This presentation describes the development and testing of automotive passenger and commercial vehicles in Australia. The author presents information on roads, climate, local content requirements, existing tax laws, and the importation duty applicable to imported K. D. (knocked down) vehicles from the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan. Australian industry production versus importations is discussed. Included is a discussion of the unique requirements for vehicles in Australia and the testing techniques devised to assure achievement of satisfactory vehicles for this market.
Citation
Bandt, L., "Development and Testing of Vehicles in Australia," SAE Technical Paper 650459, 1965, https://doi.org/10.4271/650459.Also In
References
- Francis Drake Katherine “They're Thinking Big Down Under,” Reader's Digest October 1964
- “Congestion Costs Motorists £ 1 million a day.”
- “Australia in Brief.” Nineteenth edition -- Australian News and Information Bureau Canberra, A. F. T.
- “Buyer's Digest of New Cars Facts,” Ford Motor Co. Australia, Ltd. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia