Goldman Sachs Exchanges The Future of Four Wheels: Episode 4, How a New Kind of Car Will Change Our World
Feb 1, 2024
Exploring the impact of cars on the environment and the upcoming changes in electrification and automation. Testing EVs and Wireless Charging Roads. The Transformation of the Freight Industry and the Rise of Autonomous Rideshare. The Challenges of AI Mistaking Burger King Signs for Stop Signs in Autonomous Vehicles. The Future of Transportation Infrastructure and the Transformative Nature of the Car Industry.
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M. City: A Testing Fake Town
- M. City is a 30-acre fake town built to test electric and autonomous vehicles.
- It replicates real-world towns with intersections and traffic controls but without people.
Charging Roads Revolutionize EV Use
- Wireless charging roads could eliminate EV range anxiety by charging vehicles while driving.
- This technology could also enable smaller batteries and lighter public transit vehicles.
EV Weight and Safety Link
- Lighter electrified vehicles are safer because less kinetic energy is involved in crashes.
- Overly heavy EVs could negatively impact safety if not designed thoughtfully.