The future will reveal where the automobile makers’ journey will lead them. In Germany 2064 people were polled, including 1755 driver’s license holders, to find out what they desire in the automobile of the future.

Three topics were very significant to those polled: Fewer pollutants were cited by 55.9% as “very significant,” followed by fewer traffic accidents (54.1%) and more ecologically responsible manufacturing and material use (50.7 percent). The environment is extremely essential; nearly every second person (47.5%) advocates for emission-free, ecologically friendly engines.

Then hydrogen should be used to power them. Almost a third of respondents (32%) choose hydrogen propulsion, which is still a niche technology. Electricity (14.8 percent), gasoline (13.9 percent), hybrid (11.5 percent), and diesel are far behind (5.8 percent). Only 1.8 percent of people think gas engines (CNG and LPG) have a chance in the future.

Only 18.9% desire artificial intelligence in the automobile, and only 17.2% can envisage autonomous driving, according to the study participants. That’s presumably why 54.9 percent of respondents said they don’t want a gaming console interface in the car; gamers should stay at home! Sound bubbles, in which distinct music may be heard on each seat, are even less significant to those polled: only 7.6% want them. Only 8.6% find an automobile that can alter the color of its body appealing.

Surprisingly, just 18 percent choose smaller automobiles for easier parking, while only 15% prefer larger ones. The flying automobile is in a head-to-head competition with the amphibious vehicle, but neither is appealing to more than 6% of those polled.

When it comes to purchasing, there is once again a strong majority: 38.4 percent wish to buy and own their automobile outright. Finance with eventual ownership is preferred by 12.5 percent, while a car subscription looks to be the most feasible option for 8.6 percent. A small percentage of unsatisfied persons (5%) can’t get acclimated to their existing mode of transportation and demand other possibilities.