APC & Zenzic set out vision for mobility in 2040 in new report
Sat 28 February 2026
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The Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) and Zenzic have published a new report which outlines a cross-sector strategy for decarbonising transport. The 'Future of Mobility: Vision 2040' report sets out a strategy for the UK to transform UK road-based transport into a seamless, integrated ecosystem that is safe, efficient, sustainable, and inclusive.
Dr Hadi Moztarzadeh, Head of Technology Trends at APC said: “This joint initiative seeks to address the convergence of net zero and Connected Automated Mobility (CAM) missions towards a sustainable transport ecosystem, delivering economic growth, environmental regeneration, and universal access."
The report says that by 2040, mobility will no longer operate in silos. Instead, it will function as a unified, orchestrated system where journeys are predictable, affordable, and accessible. Achieving this requires foundational shifts, which are enabled by four interconnected pillars outlined in the report that define the future ecosystem: Orchestrated Intelligence, Regenerative Mobility, Living Infrastructure, and Inclusive and Resilient Mobility.
By 2040, it says, transport will converge with energy and digital infrastructure, creating a predictable, sustainable, and inclusive network.
'The Future of Mobility' sets out a vision for a shift away from today’s fragmented transport landscape towards a fully connected mobility ecosystem. By 2040, it says, vehicles, infrastructure, energy systems and digital networks could work together seamlessly to support more efficient journeys, improved accessibility and reduced environmental impact. This transformation will be driven by the convergence of electrification, digitalisation and connected and automated mobility (CAM) technologies.
Delivering this transformation will require strong collaboration across industry, government and academia. The report highlights the need for coordinated investment, supportive policy frameworks and continued innovation across automotive, energy, infrastructure and digital sectors.
Overall, the report provides both a long-term vision and a call to action. With the right partnerships and investment, the report says, the UK has an opportunity to lead the development of a more connected, sustainable and user-focused mobility system by 2040.
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