Rethinking the Taxi: Case Study of Hamburg on the Prospects of Urban Fleets for Enhancing Sustainable Mobility

Schatzinger, Susanne; Lim, Chyi Yng Rose; Braun, Simone

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-75774-2_45

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“…Pendleton et al (2017) review the development of autonomous vehicle software systems and conclude that there are still issues to be solved to enhance the driving capabilities of autonomous vehicles. Schatzinger et al (2018) assert that shared autonomous mobility services are least likely to be implemented anytime soon because of the technical and social complexities associated with autonomous technology.…”

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Shared autonomous vehicle services: A comprehensive review

Narayanan

Chaniotakis

Antoniou

2020

Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies

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The actions of autonomous vehicle manufacturers and related industrial partners, as well as the interest from policy makers and researchers, point towards the likely initial deployment of autonomous vehicles as shared autonomous mobility services. Numerous studies are lately being published regarding Shared Autonomous Vehicle (SAV) applications and hence, it is imperative to have a comprehensive outlook, consolidating the existing knowledge base. This work comprehensively consolidates studies in the rapidly emerging field of SAV. The primary focus is the comprehensive review of the foreseen impacts, which are categorised into seven groups, namely (i) Traffic & Safety, (ii) Travel behaviour, (iii) Economy, (iv) Transport supply, (v) Landuse, (vi) Environment & (vii) Governance. Pertinently, an SAV typology is presented and the components involved in modelling SAV services are described. Issues relating to the expected demand patterns and a required suitable policy framework are explicitly discussed.

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Section: Sav Penetrationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Shared autonomous vehicle services: A comprehensive review

Narayanan

Chaniotakis

Antoniou

2020

Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies

454

139

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“…The electrification of taxis and buses could be a starting point for further action. As already discussed by Schatzinger et al [102], electric vehicles at least partially replace conventional taxis, thus satisfying the growing demand for mobility. The accelerated growth of the electric vehicle market in Hamburg could help improve the economic situation of the city's taxi industry, as well as the general use of this form of public transport if they are competitively priced.…”

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confidence: 86%

“…In Hamburg (1.8 million inhabitants with a density of 24 inhabitants/ha) it is expected within 10-15 years there will be a 5% increase in its population (reaching 1.9 million people), with a consequence that its mobility needs and the volume of its vehicular traffic will also increase [102]. Overall, Hamburg has an integrated and participatory planning strategy coupled with a strong commitment to a sustainability vision.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…As a great European metropolis, in fact, Hamburg, over time, has wanted to send strong signals to show how cities can have effective strategies and measures for climate protection and adaptation. For decades, Hamburg has been pursuing progressive policies aimed at environmental issues, which is why, in 2011, it was recognized by the European Commission as the European Green Capital [102]. To facilitate the transition to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly mobility system, Hamburg's transport sector has undergone substantial changes over time.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In detail, Hamburg has a strong commitment to advance electric mobility, both public and private. First, starting from 2013, the city launched the "eco-taxi" project, which provides for environmental labeling for taxis, i.e., the possibility of using the slogan "Hamburg Eco-Taxi" and the "European Green Capital" logo [102]. Then, in 2014, it was established that all public offices in the city should only purchase electric vehicles [103].…”

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Electric Mobility in a Smart City: European Overview

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According to the United Nations (UN), although cities occupy only 3% of Earth’s surface, they host more than half of the global population, are responsible for 70% of energy consumption, and 75% of carbon emissions. All this is a consequence of the massive urbanization verified since the 1950s and which is expected to continue in the coming decades. A crucial issue will therefore concern the management of existing cities and the planning of future ones, and this was also emphasized by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and communities). Smart Cities are often seen as ideal urban environments in which the different dimensions of a city (economy, education, energy, environment, etc.) are managed successfully and proactively. So, one of the most important challenges cities will have to face, is to guide citizens towards a form of “clean” energy consumption, and the dimension on which decision-makers will be able to work is the decarbonization of transport. To achieve this, electric mobility could help reduce polluting emissions on the road. Within this research, the strategies that six Smart Cities (London, Hamburg, Oslo, Milan, Florence, and Bologna) have implemented to encourage the transition to this form of mobility have been studied. Through a systematic review of the literature (Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science) and through the study of the main political/energy documents of the cities, their policies on electric mobility have been evaluated. Then, for each city, SDG 11.6.2 was analyzed to assess the air quality in the last four years (2016–2019) and, therefore, the effectiveness of the policies. The analysis showed, in general, that the policies have worked, inducing reductions in the pollutants of PM2.5, PM10, NO2. In particular, the cities showed the most significant reduction in pollutant (above 20%) were Hamburg (−28% PM2.5 and −2%6 NO2), Milan (−25% PM2.5 and −52% NO2), and London (−26% NO2).

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