CES 2021: Tech show offers transport solutions for Covid-changed world

The 2022 GMC Hummer EV. In a pandemic-shaken world, mobility trends have hit the brakes, prompting the industry to rethink strategy. New transport options on display at the all-digital 2021 Consumer Electronics Show underscore the changes in mobility during the global health crisis, with more personal vehicle use and less emphasis on shared mobility. — AFP/General Motors/Handout

WASHINGTON: The global pandemic has put the brakes on a number of mobility trends, prompting the transportation industry to rethink strategy.

New options on display at the all-digital 2021 Consumer Electronics Show underscore the changes in mobility during the global health crisis, with more personal vehicle use and less emphasis on sharing.