Transforming Urban Mobility: Step Into an Infographic Exploration – Discover how the next wave of transportation innovations and patents is setting the stage for a sustainable and efficient urban future. From the surge in electric scooters and drones to the rapid development of autonomous vehicles, see how these advancements aim to reshape city travel. Explore the impact of smart technology on reducing pollution, cutting commute times, and redefining cityscapes. Highlighted by the analytical prowess of PatSeer, this visual journey invites you to glimpse the future of urban transport, where being cleaner, faster, and smarter are the hallmarks of progress.

1. A Glimpse into the Future
of Mobility
Roads Less Traveled

2. 0 2 4 6 8 10 12
New York
Los Angeles
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington D.C
Houston
$11.0 Bn
$8.2 Bn
$7.6 Bn
$4.5 Bn
$4.1 Bn
$3.7 Bn
$3.5 Bn
Congestion Costs U.S. Cities Billions Every Year
Average annual economic losses from traffic congestion
Urgent Need for Change: Traffic jams cost the U.S. around $81
billion (about $250 per person in the US) yearly (INRIX report 2022)
Urban pollution causes 4.2 million early deaths globally
Inovative Leap: Over 5,000 transportation patents in the last decade
signal a shift towards a sustainable, efficient future.
Key Points

3. Trends
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400
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1200
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Electric Scooters
Cutting Edge on the
Pavement
ELECTRIC SCOOTERS
New lithium-ion tech
extends range by 40%
BATTERY
BREAKTHROUGHS
App integration boosts
engagement by 70%
SMART
SCOOTERS
Folding patent numbers
doubled, aiding
portability
FOLDABILITY
Solves "last mile,"
potentially reduces car
trips 30%, lowers CO2
URBAN IMPACT
Due to an 18-month gap from filing to publication, the application count for 2022 and 2023 is expected to increase and
so the trend analysis considers data up to 2021 only.

4. Drones
Sky-High
Potential for
Urban
Delivery
Autonomous
parachutes
cut accident
rates by 80%
GPS and AI
boost delivery
speed by 50%
Could slash
delivery times by
70%, turns hours
into minutes

5. Drone Patents
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500
1000
1500
2000
2500
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Autonomous Public Transport
Figure 2: Due to an 18-month gap from filing to publication, the application count for 2022 and 2023 is expected to increase
and so the trend analysis considers data up to 2021 only.
Sensor
Sophistication:
90% reduction in
accidents
AI Navigation:
Saves $5 million
in fuel annually
Communication
is Key: Cuts
travel time by
40%
Service Revolution:
Halves wait times,
boosts accessibility by
30% for disabled

6. Shaping the Cities of Tomorrow
$6 billion required
for modernization
by 2025
INFRASTRUCTURE
NEEDS
Target 50% less
greenhouse gas by
2030
ENVIRONMENTAL
GOALS
200+ laws for new
transport tech
LEGAL
EVOLUTION
Boost public support
from 50% to 80%
SAFETY &
APPROVAL
Prioritize data privacy
and equitable access
ETHICAL
INNOVATION
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