Driving the
Future of
Mobility

Australia’s one-of-a-kind international
standard automotive testing facility.

Driving the
Future of
Mobility

Australia’s one-of-a-kind international
standard automotive testing facility.

Driving the
Future of
Mobility

Australia’s one-of-a-kind international
standard automotive testing facility.

MOBILITY

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATION

GONDWANA AUSTRALIA is creating an international standard mobility knowledge precinct to drive mobility research & development, high-end engineering and provide all the testing facilities needed for mandatory automotive testing – homologation. GONDWANA AUSTRALIA will provide a complete, secure range of testbeds, one-of-a-kind 4.0 automotive facility and the most demanding and fastest prototype testing TT circuit ever constructed.

Within easy international airfreight access to Asia and beyond, connected with a 24hour International heavy freight airport in the beautiful Australian city of Toowoomba, the GONDWANA precinct provides full service R&D, Testing and Certification services in one location.

Located in politically and economically stable Australia, GONDWANA is dedicated to fostering cutting-edge engineering practices and propelling advancements in mobility research and development. With a complete, secure range of advanced testbed circuits and laboratories, a configurable environmental conditions tunnels, a unique automotive 4.0 R&D facility, and the most rigorous, high-speed, real-world prototype testing TT circuit ever constructed, GONDWANA will enable innovative businesses to revolutionize the world of mobility through focused research and development, setting new standards of innovative mobility, and creating new benchmarks in engineering practice.

WHAT WE OFFER

01

Complete Development Testing & Homologation in one location

GONDWANA enables a revolution in the automotive industry for state-of-the-art product development and homologation testing, offering comprehensive services, including an internationally recognised mobility knowledge precinct. Equipped with cutting-edge engineering, advanced manufacturing and supported by comprehensive and responsive ‘A’ class supply chain capabilities, GONDWANA will feature an automotive homologation test site that adheres to the rigorous IAMTS testing standardisation guidelines and supports SAE Automation Levels 1 through 5. The standout component is the 4.0 Automated Mobility Centre, seamlessly integrating with Toowoomba Central Business District to create a dynamic, real-time testbed for automated vehicles, forming a connected city environment.

GONDWANA’s cutting-edge facility is embedded within an extensive network of 100 km of testing circuits, highlighted by the renowned real-world 25 km Testing Technology Circuit (TT). This exceptional circuit offers versatility, allowing it to be divided into multiple styles of testing circuits. It incorporates a thrilling combination of fast, sweeping and undulating sections, as well as demanding climbs and descents, providing a comprehensive testing and endurance environment. The TT Circuit features various types of corners and reaches elevations of up to 200 metres. With two 1.5 km straights and a 2 km straight, the TT Circuit enables testing across a wide speed range, from 15 km/h to 400 km/h. The GONDWANA TT circuit is set to be the epitome of speed, excitement, and challenge, making it the ultimate destination for homologation and prototype development. GONDWANA’s commitment to excellence positions it to become the world’s most comprehensive facility for automotive testing and technology development.

GONDWANA’s state-of-the-art proving ground is specifically designed to provide exceptional physical and digital security for its mobility advancement tenants. The facility boasts world-leading test house facilities isolated from other tenants, ensuring a secure environment for testing and development. Moreover, GONDWANA features a purpose-built university campus dedicated to mobility research, development, technology, engineering, and design, generating new solutions, new Intellectual Property fostering onsite collaboration and innovation amongst mobility innovation leaders.

The security of Intellectual Property is a top priority at GONDWANA. Through meticulous planning of secure systems, site layout, and custom architecture, the facility guarantees leading-edge protection for all valuable intellectual assets. All test tracks are situated within a secure private facility, offering physical isolation and natural or built visual obstructions, further safeguarding against unauthorised access or surveillance.

One of the key advantages of GONDWANA is its location in Australia, which benefits tenants by providing security against potential changes in policy, standards, and taxes. The facility operates within the stable framework of Australia’s secure economy and governance within a welcoming multi-cultural society, ensuring a consistent and reliable environment for automotive research and development. With long term customised tenancies, GONDWANA tenants can focus on their work with confidence, knowing that the facility offers stability and security in the face of potential regulatory or fiscal changes.

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NEXT-GEN CYBER-SECURITY DATA AND TELECOMMUNCATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE

GONDWANA is dedicated to the development of cutting-edge technology circuits at its 4.0 automotive proving ground. Their primary focus lies in the research and development of quantum computing, specifically targeting the next generation of cyber security and telecommunications. These advancements will revolutionize the transportation framework, enabling artificial intelligence within connected vehicle security, ensuring the efficiency and safety of autonomous vehicles and transport networks, and providing millimetre precision vehicle location and control. GONDWANA is pioneering these technologies from the ground up, integrating them into the design and construction of this state-of-the-art mobility R&D testing facility emphasis on Mobility quantum computing, GONDWANA aims to provide its customers with a significant advantage, delivering new technologies for vehicle design, development, and testing in the fields of artificial intelligence, connected vehicles, autonomous vehicles, ADAS, telematic systems, traffic congestion, and human and environmental interaction with roadside infrastructure.

GONDWANA’s site-wide fixed and wireless data connectivity will set the global standard through the integration of cutting-edge telecommunication and cybersecurity technologies. These advanced solutions will incorporate state-of-the-art roadside and in-road technology infrastructure, ensuring a secure and robust digital network. With valuable data protections through data encryption, GONDWANA will establish a next-generation system that guarantees secure connections throughout the site. Moreover, customers will have the ability to access real-time performance data and communicate securely with their test vehicles across the complete range of test circuits. This exceptional capability is made possible by the world-first A.I mobility infrastructure data retrieval technology developed by GONDWANA.

To enhance the experience for each customer, GONDWANA’s precinct is equipped with customer Smart Labs/Pits that boast direct connectivity through an unprecedented real-time in-road and roadside data retrieval system. This revolutionary technology is specifically designed to cater to the needs of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 manufacturers. By seamlessly integrating into the infrastructure, each trackside smart lab belonging to OEMs receives direct access to the in-road and roadside data retrieval system, ensuring real-time data retrieval capabilities. Furthermore, this state-of-the-art solution enables the rapid transmission of data, both in real-time and directly, to each OEM’s local and international Research and Development (R&D) Labs or conformance engineers. With this seamless and efficient data retrieval system in place, GONDWANA empowers OEMs and manufacturers to optimize their operations, streamline their processes, and drive innovation in their respective fields.

The integration of advanced technology is evident in the design of all Smart Lab Pits, which are equipped with dedicated entry and exit points to the circuits. The management and announcement of vehicle entry and exit from the circuits are seamlessly handled by control towers. This process is facilitated and monitored through the use of access cards, ensuring unrivalled security and preserving privacy. As a result, the only individuals permitted to observe your on-road capabilities are the designated test drivers and your engineering team. This unique security infrastructure enables multiple OEMs and participants in the homologation industry to operate simultaneously, completely anonymous to one another. This streamlined approach accelerates the testing process and significantly reduces the circuit hiring costs for all tenants involved.

The implementation of this cutting-edge security system has transformative effects on the testing landscape. Its technological advancements enable a multitude of OEMs and participants in the homologation industry to operate in complete anonymity. By removing the need for visibility between different entities, the testing process is accelerated, leading to faster progress and reduced time-to-market for new products. Moreover, this innovative approach yields substantial cost savings for tenants as it dramatically slashes circuit hiring costs. Through the integration of advanced technology, GONDWANA establishes a seamless environment that fosters collaboration, efficiency, and privacy while revolutionizing the testing experience for all participants.

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CONNECTED
KNOWLEDGE

By fostering knowledge connections with esteemed technical universities and establishing comprehensive interconnectivity with global R&D facilities, the unique GONDWANA facility propels itself as a distinguished leader across various domains. This is enhanced by our comprehensive industry support network of cutting-edge engineering, advanced manufacturing and responsive ‘A’ class technology and mobility supply chain capabilities.

GONDWANA’s robust toolchain and simulation capabilities further bolster its prowess, enabling it to excel in real-time simulations, mobility control, engineering, design, testing, research and development, as well as international certified type approval processes.

GONDWANA revolutionises knowledge expansion with its fully digitised and interconnected site, empowered by cutting-edge digital networks that ensure high-speed data links to the global sphere. Leveraging an unprecedented AI mobility infrastructure data retrieval technology, intertwined with full digital-twins of all facilities and AI enabled simulation and analysis, GONDWANA establishes seamless connectivity and real-time analysis with every vehicle on the test circuits, marking a groundbreaking achievement in the field.

Strategically located near the pivotal regional city of Toowoomba, the GONDWANA facility boasts exceptional service connections. Situated along major interstate road and rail routes, GONDWANA enjoys seamless access to transportation networks. Moreover, proximity adjacent to an international freight airport precinct and direct connection to streamlined logistical operations, facilitates swift and efficient movement of goods and services.

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SELF SUSTAINABLE
TECHNOLOGIES

GONDWANA is pioneering cutting-edge testing technology circuits at a prestigious 4.0 automotive proving ground situated in the beautiful region of Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. Spanning across two expansive sites, covering an impressive 1100 hectares, this state-of-the-art facility displays a remarkable level of self-reliance and efficiency. GONDWANA harnesses the power of self-sustainable energy technologies to energize both sites, ensuring a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to operations, meeting the most stringent ESG requirements of our global customer base. GONDWANA’s commitment to self-sufficiency extends to all utilities, including an autonomous water supply system and an innovative recyclable sewerage network. Through these fundamental initiatives, GONDWANA sets a remarkable example for the automotive industry and beyond, showcasing the potential for sustainable development and responsible resource management.

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