Transportation in 50 Years

By: I. Papa

I am sure we have all wondered how humans will locate themselves in the future. As a kid, everyone wishes to have jetpacks to fly from one place to the other, or automatic cars which move themselves, without the need of a driver. These things always seemed so crazy and excessively distant from reality, but today, we understand that the earth needs to minimize all human actions to be as eco-friendly as possible and protect our planet from any pollution damage, perhaps going to certain extents of methods similar to these. So, this brings us to the question: what will transportation be like in 50 years' time?

The transition from internal combustion engines to electrical vehicles is already undergoing its way into our lives, as seen from car brands such as Tesla. Therefore, it is conceivable to believe that in the future, most vehicles on roads will be electric, to reduce greenhouse gas emission. Autonomous vehicles are also considered brilliant, having the great potential of taking part in our greener future. They reduce traffic congestion and improve the fuel economy through smoother driving patterns, also decreasing greenhouse gas emissions significantly. These cars have the ability to sense their environment and operate without any human involvement or moderation, driving itself.

Although electric vehicles will most likely dominate, regular internal combustion vehicles can still play their part in building sustainable transportation procedures, by utilizing alternative fuels in their engines, such as hydrogen fuel cells or advanced biofuels, particularly for heavy-duty automobiles such as ships or trucks. Based on current data, I also believe that public transportation will be largely enhanced in the forthcoming years, with high speed trains and expanded metro networks, encouraging the population to opt for eco-friendly mass transit options.

In conclusion, humans must also normalize walking, cycling and other forms of constantly moving through active transportation, reducing reliance on solely cars, consequently creating healthier societies and lower carbon emissions.​