Here is a simple list from a brainstorm I did on the things that would be impacted by electric vehicles and by autonomous vehicles. I added a UP arrow (↑) if the item would be positively impacted, a DOWN arrow (↓) for things that would be negatively impacted, and a SIDEWAYS arrow (↔) if the change is negligible or unclear at this point. Give me your thoughts on the items I have included or if you have additional things that would be impacted. I may be adding to them as well.
Things impacted by Electric Vehicles
- Oil companies/Oil production/Oil prices ↓
- Gas (petrol) stations ↓
- Tax revenues ↓
- Pollution ↓ (less pollution)
- Other internal combustion engine devices (e.g., lawn mowers, tractors, boats/ships, aircraft, etc) ↓
- Companies with transportation as the main part of their business ↑ (more profit) or ↓ (reduced demand)
- Recharging infrastructure ↑
Things impacted by Autonomous Vehicles
- Auto insurance ↓
- Auto ownership ↓
- Home garages ↓
- Vehicle manufacturers ↓
- Vehicle design ↔
- Auto repair shops ↓
- Other car services (e.g., car washes) ↓
- Child transportation ↑
- Transportation for the blind ↑
- Transportation for people with certain disabilities ↑
- Taxis/Car services/Car rentals ↑
- Professional drivers ↓
- Traffic Congestion ↔
- Law enforcement ↓ (reduced demand for traffic patrols – maybe that is a positive)
- Traffic accidents/deaths ↑
- Road design ↔
