The automobile industry is one of Germany's strongest and most important
industries. But while German carmakers still struggle with the diesel
emission scandal, the whole sector is facing a great revolution. Various
companies are working intensively on the development of the next major
milestone in mobility that incorporates the megatrends of electric,
connected, shared and autonomous driving. The combination of these
trends can reduce CO2 emissions and eliminate a significant portion of
traffic jams while increasing mobility and space utilization in urban
areas. The technology of autonomous driving is perceived to be
disruptive and thus many challenges and obstacles remain before the new
technology becomes superior to human drivers. Jan Kachelmaier explores
the status quo of the development of autonomous vehicles at German
Manufacturers. The author identifies future impediments until market
entrance and recommends managerial actions. Keywords: - Autuonomous
Vehicles; - Artificial Intelligence; - Germany; - Transportation; - Car
Sharing