Infrastructure Victoria has published a study on the potential economic impact of autonomous vehicles, including health, environment, land use and road use findings.

The independent statutory body now wants community and stakeholder feedback to help prepare its final advice to the Victorian Government.

Adopting automated vehicles could bring economic benefits of $14.9 billion, the study shows.

Road deaths could be cut by up to 94%, or 400 a year, in 2046 – reference year for the research.

“There is a lot of hype around driverless and zero-emissions vehicles, and our research shows that while they could deliver profound benefits, they also present challenges that need to be addressed,” Automated and Zero-Emissions Vehicles Advice Project Director Allison Stewart said.

“Our advice to government will focus on how best to manage the broad range of impacts these new technologies could have, to maximise their potential.”

Submissions must be received by August 31. For more details, click here.