Managing Transition to Electrical and Autonomous Vehicles

Constant innovation within automotive industry created more safe, ecological and affordable vehicles. This industry is now facing significant changes created by the introduction of electrical powertrains and autonomous vehicle technologies, as well. These technologies reached a level of development which makes feasible their widespread deployment. This may provide significant social benefits by improving safety and saving lives, reducing fuel consumption, congestion and pollution, improving mobility and land use. The transition from traditional vehicles to autonomous and electrical vehicles is driven by convergence of connectivity, electrification and changing customer needs. The main objective of the investigation, presented in this paper, was to explore various aspects of this paradigm shift, highlight potential benefits, technological changes and policy recommendations.