THE FUTURE OF THE CAR

A personal view is presented by the author who believes that car-ownership can continue to grow despite arguments that have been put forward based on the effects of the energy crisis. Data is given on the number of cars licensed and scrapped and changes in size, depreciation rate and price. The author concludes that the resilience of the car market means that growth is inevitable but asks whether it should be permitted. It is suggested that increase in car-ownership and usage should be developed in the best manner for society as a whole, increasing mobility and amenity for all sections of the community and not penalising those who have to rely on public transport. /TRRL/

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• Corporate Authors:

  Printerhall Limited

  29 Newmart Street
  London W1P 3PE,   England 
• Authors:
  • Mosridge, MJH
• Publication Date: 1976-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 101-114
• Serial:
  • Traffic Engineering & Control
  • Volume: 17
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Hemming Group, Limited
  • ISSN: 0041-0683
  • Serial URL: http://www.tecmagazine.com/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobile ownership; Automobiles; Communities; Depreciation; Economic growth; Energy conservation; Energy resources; Forecasting; Mobility; Motor vehicles; Ownership; Prices; Public transit; Railcar ownership
• Uncontrolled Terms: Data; Energy crisis; Growth rate
• ITRD Terms: 1243: Car; 212: Energy conservation; 132: Forecast; 265: Growth rate; 744: Public transport; 315: Vehicle ownership
• Subject Areas: Economics; Energy; Environment; Finance; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Society; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00138899
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 26 1981 12:00AM