| Research Statistics about the average car usage A closer look at statistics about the average use of cars was taken, to clarify the usersīneeds. It showed that only a small part of the potential provided by the car gets used regularly. Most people drive alone in their car, more than 90% of the trips are shorter than 100 km, for 50 % of the trips the average speed is 30 km/h and during 90% of the trips a top speed of only 60 km/h is reached. Nevertheless it nearly is impossible to sell a car below the minimum standards such as a top speed of at least 150 km/h, 300 to 500 km range, 4 seats and a big trunk. Obviously the theoretical potential provided by a car plays a very important role in addition to the actual use of its features. The resulting over-dimension of the car in regard to its usage forms a challenging conflict, which has to be solved by the design of a new mobility concept. |
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 Why not public transport? Studies investigating the use of public transport show that a major shift from individual to public transport only happens when it nearly is impossible to go by car. Main drivers are exceptionally heavy traffic jams or a significant lack of parking space. Nevertheless public transport always is seen as an insufficient substitute for the car. |
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