The next generation of mobility, driven by shared, driverless, connected, and
electrified vehicles, holds strong potential to advance sustainability through
lower emissions and improved resource efficiency. However, critical questions
remain regarding their true environmental impact, including battery lifecycle
management, material consumption, and circular manufacturing practices.
Sustainable Circular Future Mobility: Environmental Impact of Next-gen
Vehicles explores these unresolved issues, focusing on the shift from
internal combustion to electric vehicles, supply chain challenges, regulatory
gaps, and the operational realities of sustainable productization. It also
critically examines the risks of greenwashing, the need for consistent
standards, and the role of intersectoral collaboration—with energy, urban
planning, information and communications technologies, and waste management
sectors—in building resilient, scalable solutions. The report provides strategic
recommendations and actionable solutions to help stakeholders better navigate
the transition toward a circular future for mobility. It further highlights the
overlooked complexities in the Global South, emphasizing the importance of
ethical market expansion and localized mobility strategies.