For most people, driving or commuting time is wasted time. People would prefer to go from point A to B as quickly and economically as possible, and get more out of their daily commute. As a result, user demand is shifting towards a “Life in Motion”, with seamless connectivity and more personalized services. Tommaso Gecchelin and Emmanuele Spera explain how electric, self-driving, modular vehicles have the capability to meet the ever-increasing user needs and also solve other challenges faced by the transportation industry.
Underutilization of vehicles and road-space leads to traffic jams, a high cost and travel time, and lack of comfort and services to travelers and commuters. The economic loss – just in the USA – is estimated to be about 700 billion dollars annually.