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ABSTRACT Thermoelectric (TE) technology can directly convert thermal energy into electricity for waste heat harvesting and renewable energy production. However, the potential use of TE technology for energy harvesting in [...]

•Monitoring accountability of jurisdictions regarding expenditures and performance.•Ranking the jurisdictions based on efficiency.•Estimating benefits the jurisdictions earn if they move up to efficiency frontier.•Minimizing situational bias for variations in traffic and climate across the states.

•Barriers including current charging stations that may hindrance the transformation to AVs.•Sufficient stations should be provided to charge AVs batteries.•Collaboration between auto manufacturers and planners are critical to the success.•The survey revealed that there is a need for marketing and communication plans.•Survey showed that there is a need for advertisements and education for self-driving cars