Digital technology is taking the lead in the race to stop climate change and while electric vehicle ( EV ) innovators are in the hot seat , technology firms are preparing for a revolution driven by artificial intelligence ( AI ) and machine learning ( ML )— it could be the end of the road for drivers themselves .

Although it may seem a case of doom and gloom for those who enjoy driving , generally , consumers ’ ideas of mobility are changing — many of them warming to the idea of e-mobility and the gradual introduction of autonomy . Industry research on the topic suggests that internal combustion engines ( ICEs ) will inevitably take a back seat , leaving technology firms free rein to shape the next generation of mobility and provide sustainable progress for all parties involved .

What exactly does the next generation of mobility look like ? In years to come , electrification will be commonplace in the automotive industry , and already firms are working towards it . Tesla was one of the first organisations to incorporate self-drive functions into its commercially available cars — enabling cruise

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