Between electric vehicles, connected vehicle technology and vehicle sharing arrangements — a market that all major automakers are interested in joining, according to the writer — the appearance of America’s roadways is changing fast. And with as much as two-thirds of the world’s population expected to be living in urban areas by 2050, sole ownership of a vehicle is expected to be rare by that time.
For more estimations, pontifications and musings about the personal transportation industry, read the Forbes article: The Future Is Now: Smart Cars And IoT In Cities.