Overview
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Explore the future of urban transportation in this Stanford seminar featuring Dr. Sridhar Jagannathan, CTO of NEXT Future Transportation, Inc. Delve into the concept of a Modular Mass Transit System and its potential to revolutionize city mobility. Learn about the challenges facing personal car usage, including traffic congestion and inefficiency, and discover how innovative solutions like modular vehicles can address these issues. Gain insights into the business model, market strategy, and technological hurdles of implementing such a system. Examine the impact on traffic efficiency, cargo movement, and the integration with existing transportation networks. Understand the regulatory landscape and safety considerations for autonomous, modular transit. Compare this approach to other emerging transportation solutions and consider its potential to transform urban logistics and commuting.
Syllabus
Introduction
Personal Car
Personal Car vs Other Transport
Shy Distance
Travel Time Index
Increase Infrastructure
Unused Equipment
Human Waste
Mass Transit Business Model
Traffic Efficiency
Market Strategy
Hardest Technology Part
Uber Chariot
Funding
Safety
Switching Modules
Regulation
Cargo Movement
UPS FedEx
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