Contrary to media predictions, driverless vehicles are arriving later than expected. Despite this delay, the car industry is making significant strides in other areas, such as:
- Electric vehicles – ZEVs are projected to account for 7-10% of total vehicle sales by 2025.
- Partially Automated Driving Systems (ADS) – This includes technologies like adaptive cruise control and lane centering.
- Ownership model – Vehicle subscription programs are expected to make up 10% of new vehicle sales in the US and Europe by 2025-26.
- Maintenance/upgradeability – Vehicles are becoming more connected, allowing for predictive maintenance and over-the-air upgrades.
- Data Machines – Vehicles now generate and share large amounts of data, which has implications for the industry’s value chain.
These advancements will undoubtedly impact the development of driverless vehicles. It’s important to stay updated on these industry developments, as there are likely many more exciting advancements on the horizon.
