For the first time in half a century, real transformative innovations
are coming to our world of passenger transportation. The convergence
of new shared mobility services with automated and electric vehicles
promises to significantly reshape our lives and communities for the
better—or for the worse. The dream scenario could bring huge public
and private benefits, including more transportation choices, greater
affordability and accessibility, and healthier, more livable cities,
along with reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The nightmare scenario
could bring more urban sprawl, energy use, greenhouse gas emissions,
and unhealthy cities and individuals. In Three Revolutions,
transportation expert Dan Sperling, along with seven other leaders in
the field, share research–based insights on potential public
benefits and impacts of the three transportation revolutions. They
describe innovative ideas and partnerships, and explore the role
government policy can play in steering the new transportation paradigm
toward the public interest—toward our dream scenario of social
equity, environmental sustainability, and urban livability. Many
factors will influence these revolutions—including the willingness
of travelers to share rides and eschew car ownership; continuing
reductions in battery, fuel cell, and automation costs; and the
adaptiveness of companies. But one of the most important factors is
policy. Three Revolutions offers policy recommendations and provides
insight and knowledge that could lead to wiser choices by all. With
this book, Sperling and his collaborators hope to steer these
revolutions toward the public interest and a better quality of life
for everyone.
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Steering Automated, Shared, and Electric Vehicles to a Better Future
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781610919067
Publisert
2021
Utgiver
Princeton University Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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