Israel is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Israel also has more than its share of traffic accidents: Israel’s police received 11,554 reports of traffic accidents resulting in casualties during 2021, a 6.6% increase from the previous year. As a result of its high incidence of traffic accidents and congested roads, Israel is making tremendous investments in smart mobility.

This unique podcast covers the gamut of Israeli Smart Mobility. Listeners will learn about Israel’s shared mobility, scooters, light-rail initiatives, electric vehicle policies, autonomous vehicles, and connected cars. Among the specific issued addressed in the podcast are:

What is the schedule for the roll-out of light rail services in Israel’s largest cities?

How do Israeli scooter sharing companies balance the deposits and availability of scooters?

Why is the availability of electrified bicycles especially important given the heat during Israeli summers?

Why is charging of electric vehicles especially challenging given typical Israeli living situations?

What incentives for the adoption of electric vehicles exist in terms of taxes on new vehicles and fuel?

How do Israeli shared ride hailing services differ from those in the United States?

What is the thinking behind launching autonomous driving with public transport?

Which factors account for Israel so quickly becoming a hub of automotive innovation?

What can be learned from the demise of Better Place?

Daniel Zucker – Founder, Smart Mobility Consultancy Service

Daniel Zucker was a leader for the Smart Mobility Initiative within the Office of the Prime Minister. Daniel formulated and orchestrated the Israeli national plan for smart mobility, a governmental resolution allocating 250 million NIS in order to make Israel a world leader both in R&D and implementation. He also led complex regulation and legislation processes regarding Electric Vehicles, Autonomous Vehicles and Ride and Car Sharing.