Systems rather than silos

APC and Zenzic predict the future of mobility

The future of mobility is about more than vehicles and technologies, but entire systems. A new report suggests that by 2040 transport will converge with energy and digital infrastructure, creating a predictable, sustainable, and inclusive network.

The Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) and Zenzic have launched a Future of Mobility report that outlines a cross-sector strategy aimed at decarbonising transport in accordance with net zero commitments.

The Future of Mobility: Vision 2040 sets out a UK-centric strategy to transform road-based transport into a seamless, integrated ecosystem that is safe, efficient, sustainable, and inclusive.

Dr Hadi Moztarzadeh, head of technology Trends at APC: “This joint initiative seeks to address the convergence of net zero and Connected Automated Mobility (CAM) missions towards a sustainable transport ecosystem, delivering economic growth, environmental regeneration, and universal access.

“By 2040, mobility will no longer operate in silos. Instead, it will function as a unified, orchestrated system where journeys are predictable, affordable, and accessible.

“Achieving this requires foundational shifts, which are enabled by four interconnected pillars outlined in the report that define the future ecosystem: Orchestrated Intelligence, Regenerative Mobility, Living Infrastructure, and Inclusive and Resilient Mobility.

“This report serves as a call to action for cross sector collaboration, highlighting opportunities, and enabling technologies and policy priorities.”