TRANSPORTATION

How Americans get from point A to point B matters for the entire economy. What the Future editor Matt Carmichael looks at the forces that will shape transportation tomorrow, from the economics of automotive manufacturing to car culture.

Ipsos Strategy3’s Trevor Sudano looks at the innovations and adaptations that could transform tomorrow’s planes, trains and automobiles (along with their cargo and passengers).

To drive adoption of electric cars, autonomous vehicles and other innovations, automakers must understand how they fit into Americans’ lives, says Jen Brace, the Ford Motor Company’s chief futurist.

American EV auto brands are under pressure from multiple fronts. But the first roadblock they should address is the driver experience, says Patrick Sheposh, executive vice president of Ipsos’ Automotive Mobility practice.

Transportation is a major cause of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. But with smarter policy, it can be part of the solution, says Justin Balik, state program director of the climate policy nonprofit Evergreen.

Few American use e-bikes or other micromobility options — but many are open to changing their minds, according to a new Ipsos poll. Ipsos Public Affairs’ Joann Lynch shares the keys to wider adoption.

From AI-powered route optimization to sharing-economy inspired networks, the future of logistics is digital. Penske Logistics’ Andy Moses explains how data and emerging technologies will help businesses stay competitive in an increasingly complex supply chain landscape.

More product tracking data is available than ever before — but in order for companies to use it to their advantage, companies must prioritize user experience in their digital systems, says Ipsos’ Peter Mackey.

Demographic, cultural and generational shifts alike are reshaping Americans’ relationship with cars. Allstate’s Katie Irey discusses what that means for tomorrow’s drivers, passengers and insurers.