Electric driving, self-driving cars, car sharing… Driving will change drastically in the coming decades. Many changes have already been set in motion.
Electric driving
Electric and hybrid cars are becoming increasingly common in our streets. Their range is increasing, batteries are charging faster, and prices are falling. There are now over 110,000 cars in the Netherlands that run partly or entirely on electricity. The number of charging points is also rising.
The increase in electric vehicles will only continue. Perhaps vehicles running on hydrogen will be added, if that technology becomes cheaper. The combustion engine has truly had its day, and the electric revolution has begun.
Autonomous driving
If it's up to some new car brands Soon, cars will also be driving (partly) autonomously. With the help of modifications to the road network, cameras, GPS, and laser pulses, among other things, they will find their own way. Drivers will become passengers, and the number of traffic accidents will drastically decrease.
However, there are still quite a few legal hurdles. Because who is liable in the event of an accident? For the time being, cars will still be equipped with a steering wheel and pedals, but in a few decades they will be fully autonomous. The driving licence will then be a thing of the past.
Car sharing
Besides electric and autonomous driving, there is a third development underway. Namely, car sharing. Car sharing will take off, especially in busy cities. Your car is stationary 90 percent of the time, so why not share it with someone else?
Car sharing significantly reduces the cost of driving while alleviating parking pressure. This is a persistent problem in both busy city centres and residential areas, now that everyone has two cars parked outside their homes.
What are your thoughts on these developments? Are you already driving an electric vehicle? And are you willing to share your "sacred cow" with others? An electric car hire in the Hoensbroek region At Adrem!
