People, Technology and Future of Mobility
Explore cutting-edge mobility tech, its societal impacts. Learn about electric and autonomous vehicles, policy implications.
Explore cutting-edge mobility tech, its societal impacts. Learn about electric and autonomous vehicles, policy implications.
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the future of mobility, focusing on electric and autonomous vehicles. It examines the technological innovations in the mobility space and their potential societal impacts. Designed for learners from all backgrounds, the course covers the basics of electrification and automation in transportation. Through interviews, lectures, and interactive experiences, students will explore the key components of autonomous vehicles and learn about smart city technologies. The course challenges learners to envision a future of mobility that is safer, cleaner, and more equitable, while considering the socio-economic and policy implications of these evolving technologies.
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What you'll learn
Learn about cutting-edge electric and autonomous vehicle technology
Examine the opportunities and challenges posed by new mobility through various perspectives
Understand the basic concepts of electrification and automation in transportation
Explore the components and workings of electric vehicle batteries and charging infrastructure
Investigate the role of artificial intelligence in autonomous vehicles
Analyze the potential impacts of new mobility technologies on safety, urban planning, and job markets
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
3.1 Hours PreRecorded video
11 quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the future of mobility, focusing on two major technological advancements: electrification and automation. Learners will explore the basic concepts of mobility, electrification, and automation, and examine their potential impacts on society, the environment, and the economy. The course covers the state-of-the-art technology in electric vehicles, including battery technology and charging infrastructure. It also delves into the world of autonomous vehicles, discussing vehicle-based sensing technology, artificial intelligence, and the challenges of implementing these technologies in urban environments. Throughout the course, learners will consider the implications of these advancements from various perspectives, including public policy, health, law, urban planning, and economics. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge to envision and potentially shape a future of mobility that is safer, cleaner, and more equitable.
Course Introduction and Background
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Electrification—The Basic Technologies (Part 1)
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Electrification—The Basic Technologies (Part 2)
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Electrification—The Impacts
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Vehicle Automation—The Basic Technologies
Module 5 · 6 Hours to complete
Automation—The Impacts
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Jack L. Walker, Jr. Collegiate Professor of Public Policy
Elisabeth R. Gerber is the Jack L. Walker, Jr. Professor of Public Policy and director of the Program for Practical Policy Engagement at the Ford School. Her research focuses on regionalism and intergovernmental cooperation, sustainable development, urban climate adaptation, transportation policy, community and economic development, local fiscal capacity, and local political accountability. She is the co-PI (with Jeffrey Morenoff) of the Detroit Metro Area Communities Study (DMACS), an ongoing public opinion panel survey of Detroit adults. She is also the faculty founder of ViewPoint, a software platform for creating, facilitating and participating in educational role-play simulations.
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