With the emergence of cutting-edge technologies, innovative business models and a growing sustainability awareness, the traditional means of transportation are undergoing a transformative shift. Digitalization is a catalyst for new mobility concepts. At the same time, the development of mobility solutions is no longer reduced to safety-related aspects, but is increasingly intertwined with public perception and acceptance of these new modes of transportation.

This book highlights legal, social and safety requirements that must be taken into account in vehicle development. It is aimed at design engineers and managers in product development. Hans-Leo Ross introduces new mobility solutions such as electric mobility and automated driving as well as the technologies used for developing them such as artificial intelligence and cyber-physical systems. He then examines the question to what extent social expectations are shaping the direction of mobility solutions and how engineers can incorporate collective needs in product development.

The books covers the following topics, amongst others:
- Which mobility solutions are accepted by society? Which requirements need to be fulfilled to make them feel confident in using new means of transportation?
- Which laws, regulations and standards regarding safe mobility do exist? How does ISO 26262, for example, need to be adapted in order to fit new modes of individual and public transport?
- What is state of the art in vehicle development, functional safety and risk management? Which methods need to be used to guarantee both safe technical feasibility and social acceptance?

Numerous best practices and use cases from the automotive industry make this book a valuable companion in vehicle safety for manufacturers, operators and service providers.