Ready for tomorrow’s trends in mobility?

Fraunhofer IAO and University of Stuttgart study assesses the maturity and user acceptance of trending mobility technology. Hyperloops and micro-scooters look to be among the most promising solutions for tomorrow's sustainable transportation. But how do users feel about these modes of transport? The Fraunhofer IAO and the Institute of Human Factors and Technology Management (IAT) looked into the matter. Seeking to determine the chances of trending mobility tech attaining mainstream success, it conducted an international survey and wrote about user acceptance in "Mobility Trends", a study carried out with the FutureCar innovation network. Congestion, carbon emissions, particulate matter and noise pollution figure prominently among today's traffic problems. Some manufacturers are exploring alternatives, with trending transportation tech such as air taxis and manned drones being among the more widely known options. The greatest transformation the automotive industry has seen to date is underway with electric drives gaining traction.