APC and Zenzic Vision 2040 report outlines cross sector strategy for future transport
The Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) and Zenzic have jointly launched a new report, Future of Mobility: Vision 2040, setting out a strategic vision for transforming road based transport in the UK into an integrated, decarbonised, and user centric system by mid century.
The report emphasises that future mobility will no longer function in isolated silos but will operate as a unified, orchestrated ecosystem where transport, energy, and digital infrastructure work together to deliver predictable, affordable, and accessible journeys for all.
A key conclusion of the report is that decarbonising transport requires a shift away from traditional, vehicle centric thinking toward a systems approach that integrates interoperability and open standards, transport energy convergence including bidirectional charging and renewable integration, and user centric services such as single platform planning and payment.
The analysis outlines four foundational pillars for the future mobility ecosystem: Orchestrated Intelligence, Regenerative Mobility, Living Infrastructure, and Inclusive and Resilient Mobility - reflecting the need for mobility systems that are smarter, greener, and fairer.
Dr Hadi Moztarzadeh, Head of Technology Trends at APC, described the report as a call to action for cross sector collaboration and innovation, stressing that mobility’s transformation extends beyond vehicles and technologies to entire systems that deliver economic, environmental, and social value.
The report highlights opportunities for industry and government to work together on enabling technologies, policy frameworks, and funding models that support the transition, including artificial intelligence assurance frameworks, outcome-based service models, and circular economy principles embedded in design and operations.