Cost-Effectiveness of Introducing Autonomous Trucks: From the Perspective of the Total Cost of Operation in Logistics

S Lee, K Cho, H Park, D Cho - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study explored the economic influence of introducing fully autonomous trucks (ATs) on
the total cost of operation (TCO) from the viewpoint of freight transport operators. We utilized …

How different autonomous vehicle presentation influences its acceptance: Is a communal car better than agentic one?

K Hryniewicz, T Grzegorczyk - PLoS One, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Public acceptance of autonomous vehicles (AVs) is still questionable. Nevertheless, it can
be influenced by proper communication strategy. Therefore, our research focuses on (1) the …

Heterogenous evaluations of autonomous vehicle services: An extended theoretical framework and empirical evidence

V Yoganathan, VS Osburg - Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 2024 - Elsevier
Amidst rising interest in autonomous vehicle services, extant literature reveals a paucity of
research examining: 1) both cognitive and emotional evaluations; 2) characteristics of the …

Exploring the potential of emerging technologies to meet the care and support needs of older people: a delphi survey

S Abdi, L Witte, M Hawley - Geriatrics, 2021 - mdpi.com
Some emerging technologies have potential to address older people's care and support
needs. However, there is still a gap in the knowledge on the potential uses of these …

Monitoring and Forecasting of Key Functions and Technologies for Automated Driving

C Ulrich, B Frieske, SA Schmid, HE Friedrich - Forecasting, 2022 - mdpi.com
Companies facing transformation in the automotive industry will need to adapt to new trends,
technologies and functions, in order to remain competitive. The challenge is to anticipate …

Social media and expert analysis cast light on the mechanisms of underlying problems in pharmaceutical supply chain: an exploratory approach

MR Seddigh, A Targholizadeh, S Shokouhyar… - … Forecasting and Social …, 2023 - Elsevier
Purpose This study aims to identify the major underlying problems associated with
pharmaceutical supply chains (PSC), and the mechanisms through which these issues are …

Reconsidering AVs future: A socio-spatial perspective

J Lee, THT Gim - Technology in Society, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Can Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) contribute to a balanced distribution of
accessibility? Despite optimism regarding technological advancements in transport, social …

[HTML][HTML] “Robots taking over the world… fantastic!” Understanding social representations, familiarity and visions of experiments with autonomous public transportation

TE Julsrud, M Aasen - Energy Research & Social Science, 2024 - Elsevier
Autonomous public transport (APT) represents a potentially important innovation in the
transition to a low-carbon transport system. Niche operators around the world are currently …

[HTML][HTML] The expected speed and impacts of vehicle automation in passenger and freight transport: A Dissensus Delphi study among UK professionals

D Hopkins, T Schwanen - Research in Transportation Business & …, 2023 - Elsevier
Vehicle automation is one of the most researched topics in transport studies but much
remains uncertain about the speed of adoption and potential impacts, including if and how it …

[HTML][HTML] A methodology for the identification of significant factors for the improvement of pedestrian facilities in an urban area

V Aromal, MA Naseer - Journal of Urban Management, 2022 - Elsevier
In many developing countries, comprehensive and structured planning strategies for
pedestrians compared to users of other modes are grossly absent. This poses a challenge …