A country-specific evaluation on the feasibility of autonomous vehicles

Abstract

this article aims to map and analyse country-specific factors, which enable autonomous mobility. In order to do so, a case study evaluation of the degree of preparation of nine selected countries for the advent of autonomous vehicles was conducted: Australia, Arab Emirates and the United States of America. Adoption models of this new technology are discussed, as well as its potential limitations. Finally, best practices and public policy recommendations are identified. The method includes a systematic review of literature, elaboration of evaluation criteria based on implementation assumptions, and a multi-criteria decision process to rank the countries.