The mobility landscape is experiencing major changes due to two emerging transportation trends,autonomous vehicles(AVs)and on-demand transportation,and the convergence of these smart mobility innovations as shared aut...The mobility landscape is experiencing major changes due to two emerging transportation trends,autonomous vehicles(AVs)and on-demand transportation,and the convergence of these smart mobility innovations as shared autonomous vehicles(SAVs)can considerably alter travel behavior and consequently the ecological and societal aspects of the transportation sector.On-demand autonomous mobility is a promising transportation mode,but further research is necessary to evaluate its various aspects and implications prior to widespread adoption.Thus,this study investigates the effects of integrating automation and on-demand mobility by analyzing the effects on the environment,public transportation,land use,vehicle ownership,and public acceptance.A comprehensive literature review was performed,and through a detailed review of 210 articles,the impacts of each of these categories were determined and classified according to their causes,and the number of publications with which they were cited in the literature was determined.The review showed that SAVs can either positively or negatively impact categories and have the potential to minimize mobility obstacles and transportation inequity if legislators use technology to develop a better transportation system by initiating effective policies that govern the four impacted areas.A list of 22 policy recommendations designed to avoid the negative consequences of SAVs by maximizing the benefits of the technology while limiting the associated risks was also identified.The findings of this review will be beneficial to AV manufacturers,transportation professionals,and especially policymakers,who play an integral role in shaping how society benefits from SAV technology.展开更多
Electric vehicles(EVs)have the potential to mitigate the severity of significant concerns including environmental pollution and reliance on fossil fuels;however,despite strong governmental promotional efforts,their ma...Electric vehicles(EVs)have the potential to mitigate the severity of significant concerns including environmental pollution and reliance on fossil fuels;however,despite strong governmental promotional efforts,their market penetration is still at the nascent stage.This paper empirically investigates the factors that affect the consumers'intention to adopt EVs by conducting an exhaustive literature review.The initial search resulted in 1,690 publications,but after a thorough exclusion process,537 articles were deemed relevant and were sorted by source,publication year,country of origin,data collection method,and research domain.The results revealed the influential factors over individuals’desire to adopt an EV were categorized into four main types(contextual,situational,demographic,and psychological);situational factors,that can act as both barriers and motivators,had the most influencing components.The most cited barriers to adoption of EVs were found to be the lack of charging stations availability and their limited driving range.The most cited motivators to EV adoption were found to be reduction in air pollution and the availability of policy incentives.The findings of this study may guide policymakers in formulating effective transportation and energy policies,as well as provide guidance to those who are responsible for designing EVs that fit the needs and demands of potential consumers.展开更多
文摘The mobility landscape is experiencing major changes due to two emerging transportation trends,autonomous vehicles(AVs)and on-demand transportation,and the convergence of these smart mobility innovations as shared autonomous vehicles(SAVs)can considerably alter travel behavior and consequently the ecological and societal aspects of the transportation sector.On-demand autonomous mobility is a promising transportation mode,but further research is necessary to evaluate its various aspects and implications prior to widespread adoption.Thus,this study investigates the effects of integrating automation and on-demand mobility by analyzing the effects on the environment,public transportation,land use,vehicle ownership,and public acceptance.A comprehensive literature review was performed,and through a detailed review of 210 articles,the impacts of each of these categories were determined and classified according to their causes,and the number of publications with which they were cited in the literature was determined.The review showed that SAVs can either positively or negatively impact categories and have the potential to minimize mobility obstacles and transportation inequity if legislators use technology to develop a better transportation system by initiating effective policies that govern the four impacted areas.A list of 22 policy recommendations designed to avoid the negative consequences of SAVs by maximizing the benefits of the technology while limiting the associated risks was also identified.The findings of this review will be beneficial to AV manufacturers,transportation professionals,and especially policymakers,who play an integral role in shaping how society benefits from SAV technology.
基金The authors gratefully acknowledge the support and generosity of the Center for Transportation Equity,Decisions and Dollars(CTEDD),without which the present study could not have been completed.
文摘Electric vehicles(EVs)have the potential to mitigate the severity of significant concerns including environmental pollution and reliance on fossil fuels;however,despite strong governmental promotional efforts,their market penetration is still at the nascent stage.This paper empirically investigates the factors that affect the consumers'intention to adopt EVs by conducting an exhaustive literature review.The initial search resulted in 1,690 publications,but after a thorough exclusion process,537 articles were deemed relevant and were sorted by source,publication year,country of origin,data collection method,and research domain.The results revealed the influential factors over individuals’desire to adopt an EV were categorized into four main types(contextual,situational,demographic,and psychological);situational factors,that can act as both barriers and motivators,had the most influencing components.The most cited barriers to adoption of EVs were found to be the lack of charging stations availability and their limited driving range.The most cited motivators to EV adoption were found to be reduction in air pollution and the availability of policy incentives.The findings of this study may guide policymakers in formulating effective transportation and energy policies,as well as provide guidance to those who are responsible for designing EVs that fit the needs and demands of potential consumers.
