par Pel, Bonno 
;Raven, R.P.J.M.;Van Est, Q.
Référence International Sustainability Transitions Conference (27-29/08/2014: Utrecht (NL))
Publication Non publié, 2014-08-27
;Raven, R.P.J.M.;Van Est, Q.Référence International Sustainability Transitions Conference (27-29/08/2014: Utrecht (NL))
Publication Non publié, 2014-08-27
Communication à un colloque
| Résumé : | The field of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) is heading towards large-scale introduction of self-driving, ‘connected’ or even autonomous cars. Seizing the new affordances of ICT, a new wave of transport innovations is being developed that promises significant impacts in congestion reduction, traffic safety, environmental efficiency, driving experience and various other societal domains. This paper uses transitions perspectives to explore the transition or system reproduction potentials of this set of innovations. Our empirical analysis of current visions and developments highlights that the future car can be ‘connected’ in many ways and for different purposes, and that different technological paths are being developed simultaneously. This evidence indicates significant scope for an ICT-driven mobility transition, but also brings out tendencies towards reproducing a car-dependent mobility regime and various spillover effects. The paper also explores the wider theoretical implications for transitions studies. Considering the multiplicity and intertwinement of innovations, system impacts and actor strategies, the self-driving car seems to require refined transitions understandings: The self-driving car is not only shaped by actors from the mobility regime, but also by ICT as a transformative landscape factor. |
