The Future Vehicles 2016 conference has been specifically designed to assess the rate at which autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles may be adopted, the policy settings needed and the broader implications of this fundamental shift. The event will be held from 31 May–2 June 2016 at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney. [ + ]

ABB will deploy 40 special transformers to equip wind turbines for an offshore wind farm in the Irish Sea. The MHI Vestas Offshore Wind turbines are 195 m tall — around two-thirds the height of the Eiffel Tower — and weigh 1000 tonnes, approximately double a fully loaded Airbus A380 plane. [ + ]

Speakers have been announced for the 2016 Security Exhibition & Conference, which is returning to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 20–22 July. The event connects a community of leaders and showcases the most innovative solutions to hit the Australian market supporting the future direction of the security industry. [ + ]

Trimble announced the launch of Trimble PULSE, an end-to-end suite of field service management solutions that enable businesses with mission-critical field service operations to transform the effectiveness of their work, workers and assets, at this year's Field Service USA event in April. [ + ]

As voice-guided driving becomes more commonplace, a new study shows that adding a personal voice to vehicles can actually cause more accidents. [ + ]

Around 800 new properties across Perth will now have access to power from under the ground as projects to remove overhead power distribution networks continue full steam ahead. [ + ]

Make a note if you're thinking about attending the All-Energy Australia conference and exhibition this year — delegate registrations for the event will open on 20 June. [ + ]

Caltex Australia has unveiled Caltex Telematics, an innovative telematics technology that gives businesses real-time information on driver and vehicle performance, as well as the ability to predict future mechanical faults. [ + ]

Pronto Software has unveiled a new-look cloud division, Pronto Cloud Managed Solutions. Previously known as Pronto Hosted Services, the rebrand is in direct response to consumer demand, with up to 70% of the company's customers choosing to implement a cloud solution. [ + ]

The Light Bulb Saver app shows users how choosing energy-efficient lights can help save money. Aimed firmly at the householder, it helps identify the best light bulbs to replace incandescent and halogen bulbs — and what savings can be achieved by transitioning to LED or CFL light sources. It also provides tips for choosing the right lighting for each room in a house. [ + ]

Greens MP Adam Bandt says the Australian energy system is in need of a new statutory authority. He has introduced the Renew Australia Bill 2016 into the House of Representatives to support this endeavour ahead of the upcoming federal election. [ + ]

Tradies and builders in the nation's $200 billion building industry are big winners from the Budget, according to MBA CEO Wilhelm Harnisch. [ + ]

New battery storage installation guidelines developed by the Clean Energy Council are being hailed as a welcome step on Australia's path to a low-emissions future, according to Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt. [ + ]

After a troubled few months for Telstra, the company has announced a plan to commit $50 million toward network failure prevention. This comes after a process of review which delivered three key outcomes, according to COO Kate McKenzie. [ + ]

CSIRO is working on a new type of membrane which it hopes will boost the performance of fuel cells by a factor of four, subsequently transforming the electric vehicle industry. [ + ]