The Paradox of Mobility and its Costs

Motorization has been linked with increasing demands for mobility. This mobility is mainly supported by the internal combustion engine that consumes vast quantities of energy, mainly petroleum. Mobility comes at a cost, which is partially assumed by the users (e.g. fuel, licensing, insurance, etc.). However, environmental impacts is a cost mostly assumed by the society.

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