The Autonomous Car, a Disruptive Business Model?

摘要: There is a need to reflect on the autonomous vehicle, newly emerging type of from historical perspective in terms automotive industry as whole. Rapid and robust technological evolution has made it tangible concept—taking realm fiction, into reality. But that’s not all. The combined awareness energy issues extreme pollution within cities have also participated towards this emergence. Regulations imposed de facto restriction vehicles relationship between user vehicle changed will continue change. In major urban centers, concept ownership replaces its use. As everyday objects turned customary contract—with mobile phone, laptop computer, idea becoming single means transport highly seductive; especially view explosion new transportation choices emergence business models. Desiring extend their influence clienteles, traditional manufacturers are preparing for future by investing heavily vehicle. US, several states already authorized use without drivers, circuits Europe. With onboard communications technology, “smart” car becomes future, allowing communicate paves way radically object wheels. Unquestionably, revolution mobility poses questions. Future users find themselves ready adopt while obstacles both regulatory social remain. Can compete with competitors (Google, Tesla, Uber) desperate meet challenge driverless impose model?