Analyzing the economic viability of autonomous electric microtransit and robotaxi fleets. TCO analysis confirms that despite higher acquisition costs, AEVs can reduce costs per passenger-km by up to 75% compared to conventional counterparts, largely by eliminating driver compensation, which constitutes 40%-70% of the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). This cost efficiency accelerates the adoption of shared, on-demand mobility, promising improved safety, accessibility, and environmental outcomes. Automation is key to substantial TCO reduction for commercial vehiclesIf you find this podcast useful, you can support it here: https://buymeacoffee.com/emotorselectricrevolution. And don’t forget to follow so you don’t miss the next episode
