Future Mobility Testing and Research Centre (FMTRC)

The FMTRC is Australia’s next world-class testing centre for safer vehicle and sustainable transport technologies.

Transport for NSW staff with crash test vehicle model

Since 2019, the FMTRC has been dedicated to advancing transport by offering top tier testing and research facilities for next generation vehicle and infrastructure technology.

Our purpose is to drive the development of sustainable, efficient, and safe transport systems by providing comprehensive testing environments for safer vehicle technologies including automated and electric technologies, and smart infrastructure.

The FMTRC features state-of-the-art facilities and is supported by a team of highly skilled test engineers. We collaborate closely with industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers to expedite the development and implementation of new vehicle technologies. Our role is crucial in bridging the gap between research advancements and practical deployment, ensuring that new vehicle and transport technologies meet the highest performance and safety standards.

In alignment with Transport for NSW’s objective of achieving zero road fatalities, the FMTRC is committed to contributing to this goal by fostering innovations that enhance transport safety and efficiency.

Domestic and global client base

The FMTRC’s extensive domestic and global client base reflect our broad expertise and industry trust. We collaborate with vehicle manufacturers, academic institutions, and researchers worldwide. Working with multinational original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), the FMTRC specialise in light and heavy vehicle technology testing and development.

The FMTRC difference

The FMTRC is the only government run and operated test facility of its kind in the world. Key features that set us apart include:

On-site test engineering team available to clients
First-class safety and test equipment
Leader of automated and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) testing
Leader of ANCAP and EuroNCAP safety assist testing
Premier ANCAP active safety test laboratory
On-site Co-operative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) technology testing
On-site office and storage space for clients
NATA accredited to perform ANCAP safety assist testing as an ISO17025:2017 laboratory
Collaborative partnerships with industry, manufacturers and academia to lead research initiatives and technology trials