Shared Mobility | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/hot-topics/shared-mobility/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Fri, 18 Oct 2024 08:47:42 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://www.automotiveworld.com/app/uploads/2024/04/cropped-cropped-aw-favicon-18-32x32.png Shared Mobility | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/hot-topics/shared-mobility/ 32 32 EIB provides financial boost for Vay’s teledriving https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/eib-provides-financial-boost-for-vays-teledriving/ Fri, 18 Oct 2024 08:47:42 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427406 Remote operation of shared fleets could prove a game-changer for users and drivers. By Megan Lampinen

The post EIB provides financial boost for Vay’s teledriving appeared first on Automotive World.

]]> Is car-sharing unprofitable and undesirable? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/is-car-sharing-unprofitable-and-undesirable/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:31:57 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427025 A new survey by Arthur D Little suggests some aspects of shared mobility are not offering a viable alternative to car ownership. By Will Girling

The post Is car-sharing unprofitable and undesirable? appeared first on Automotive World.

]]> Is it time to shift away from vehicle ownership? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/is-it-time-to-shift-away-from-vehicle-ownership/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:39:06 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=426097 A shared mobility economy may appear geared towards the end user’s benefit, but automakers can exploit it too. By Stewart Burnett

The post Is it time to shift away from vehicle ownership? appeared first on Automotive World.

]]> Lyft Urban Solutions takes a hit from streamlining strategy https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/lyft-urban-solutions-takes-a-hit-from-streamlining-strategy/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:58:33 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=425307 The shared mobility giant is moving away from dockless bikes and scooters and implementing yet more job cuts. By Megan Lampinen

The post Lyft Urban Solutions takes a hit from streamlining strategy appeared first on Automotive World.

]]> Uber invests in autonomous driving through Wayve partnership https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/uber-invests-in-autonomous-driving-through-wayve-partnership/ Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:35:59 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=425072 Despite selling off its own robotaxi service in 2020, Uber is investing an unspecified sum in Wayve to access its innovative AI technology. By Will Girling

The post Uber invests in autonomous driving through Wayve partnership appeared first on Automotive World.

]]> Uber’s turn to profitability threatened by EU GDPR fines https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ubers-turn-to-profitability-threatened-by-eu-gdpr-fines/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:30:58 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=424889 The Dutch DPA’s €290m fine equates to a quarter of Uber’s 2023 net profits, triggering strong protests from the ride-hailing platform. By Stewart Burnett

The post Uber’s turn to profitability threatened by EU GDPR fines appeared first on Automotive World.

]]> Decentralised automated charging will enable robotaxi fleets https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/decentralised-automated-charging-will-enable-robotaxi-fleets/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 06:39:10 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=424568 Rocsys CEO Crijn Bouman believes robotaxis are inevitable, but success may require a reassessment of charging operations. By Stewart Burnett

The post Decentralised automated charging will enable robotaxi fleets appeared first on Automotive World.

]]> BYD joins with Uber to help grow EV uptake in slow markets https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/byd-joins-with-uber-to-help-grow-ev-uptake-in-slow-markets/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:10:45 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=423701 A new partnership between BYD and Uber could see the automaker capitalise on slow private consumer uptake by targeting ride-share drivers. By Will Girling

The post BYD joins with Uber to help grow EV uptake in slow markets appeared first on Automotive World.

]]> Toyota Ventures doubles down on next-gen tech investment https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/toyota-ventures-doubles-down-on-next-gen-tech-investment/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:00:26 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=419797 While global investment in start-ups is trending down, Toyota’s venture capital arm continues to channel funds to the future of mobility. By Will Girling

The post Toyota Ventures doubles down on next-gen tech investment appeared first on Automotive World.

]]> Joby Aviation: eVTOL success in UAE may drive mass adoption  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/joby-aviation-evtol-success-in-uae-may-drive-mass-adoption/ Wed, 22 May 2024 06:06:57 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=419873 Validating the safety and low noise pollution of eVTOLs in the UAE could help win over more reluctant international markets. By Stewart Burnett 

The post Joby Aviation: eVTOL success in UAE may drive mass adoption  appeared first on Automotive World.

]]> Emerging economies ripe for car-share https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/emerging-economies-ripe-for-car-share/ Tue, 21 May 2024 07:24:53 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=417715 Zoomcar anticipates a total addressable car-share market of 400 million people across emerging markets. By Megan Lampinen

The post Emerging economies ripe for car-share appeared first on Automotive World.

]]> Do EVs still make business sense for shared mobility? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/do-evs-still-make-business-sense-for-shared-mobility/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:24:46 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=417108 High sticker prices, asset depreciation, and expensive repairs underscore the need for a TCO-focused roadmap for shared EV fleets. By Will Girling

The post Do EVs still make business sense for shared mobility? appeared first on Automotive World.

]]> Generation Z and the future of mobility https://www.automotiveworld.com/special-reports/generation-z-and-the-future-of-mobility/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:00:42 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=414073 This Automotive World report explores the impact that younger consumers will have on mobility access and transactional models

The post Generation Z and the future of mobility appeared first on Automotive World.

]]> Why is Gen Z abandoning vehicle ownership? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/why-is-gen-z-abandoning-vehicle-ownership/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 08:30:32 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413632 Gen Z’s diminished interest in private vehicle ownership is influenced by lifestyle choices but necessitated by financial constraints. By Stewart Burnett

The post Why is Gen Z abandoning vehicle ownership? appeared first on Automotive World.

]]> Generation Z could propel the rise of car subscriptions https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/generation-z-could-propel-the-rise-of-car-subscriptions/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 08:29:07 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413565 Amid financial constraints and a preference for convenience, less acquisitive young drivers could establish a new pillar of auto purchasing. By Lee Monks

The post Generation Z could propel the rise of car subscriptions appeared first on Automotive World.

]]> Volvo Cars: Gen Z wants strong ESG messaging from car brands https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/volvo-cars-gen-z-wants-strong-esg-messaging-from-car-brands/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 08:15:59 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412718 Winning over younger consumers could depend on automakers showing a deep commitment to social, personal, and ecological responsibility. By Will Girling

The post Volvo Cars: Gen Z wants strong ESG messaging from car brands appeared first on Automotive World.

]]> Mobility-as-a-Service will flourish in 2024, claims Free Now https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/mobility-as-a-service-will-flourish-in-2024-claims-free-now/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:19:00 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413425 As the desire for car ownership declines in Europe, consumers increasingly favour eclectic, convenient, and sustainable MaaS options. By Lee Monks

The post Mobility-as-a-Service will flourish in 2024, claims Free Now appeared first on Automotive World.

]]> Crucial questions for navigating automotive technology partnerships https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/crucial-questions-for-navigating-automotive-technology-partnerships/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 08:00:37 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410246 Mike Walters explores questions that OEMs, finance institutions, leasing companies, and mobility service providers must consider when exploring prospective vendor relationships

The post Crucial questions for navigating automotive technology partnerships appeared first on Automotive World.

]]> Is charger sharing the key to increasing EV adoption? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/is-charger-sharing-the-key-to-increasing-ev-adoption/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 08:14:23 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410448 A lack of off-street parking is a major barrier for many looking to embrace EVs, but charger sharing platforms could offer a solution. By Stewart Burnett

The post Is charger sharing the key to increasing EV adoption? appeared first on Automotive World.

]]> Could Kymco set the 2W battery swap standard? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/could-kymco-set-the-2w-battery-swap-standard/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:15:12 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410480 Kymco is offering an entire e-mobility ecosystem for electric scooters and motorcycles. Megan Lampinen hears more

The post Could Kymco set the 2W battery swap standard? appeared first on Automotive World.

]]>