Performance Based Standards (PBS) Scheme

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What is the PBS scheme ?

• Performance Based Standards, established in 2008

• Regulatory Scheme for Innovative Vehicles

• Focuses on What the Truck Can and Can Not Do

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Why do we have the scheme ?

The Demand for Freight is Increasing

Freight Demand in 2050 will Triple That of 2006

Source: Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, Meeting the 2050 Freight Challenge

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Road Classification in Australia (National Approach)

Reference: PBS Scheme – Network classification Guideline -2008

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PBS Nationally

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PBS in WA

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PBS is focussed on the following criteria which the vehicle is tested against:• Startability• Gradeability• Acceleration Capability• Tracking Ability on a Straight Path• Low-Speed Swept Path• Frontal Swing• Tail Swing• Steer Tyre Friction Demand• Static Rollover Threshold• Rearward Amplification• High Speed Transient Offtracking• Yaw Damping Coefficient

Assessment Criteria

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• Improved Vehicle Safety* Improved dynamic performance* Better and safer equipment* Added safety technology

• Improved Productivity* Increased Economic Competitiveness* Reduced Environmental Impact* Improved Network Access

Quantifying the benefits of PBS

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PBS Examples

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