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Vehicle Dynamics and Control: Advanced Mobility Technologies and Transportation Safety

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Transportation and Future Mobility".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 1690

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Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to announce the launch of a new Special Issue, ‘Vehicle Dynamics and Control: Advanced Mobility Technologies and Transportation Safety’, a peer-reviewed publication focused on cutting-edge research, advancements, and applications in vehicle dynamics, control systems, advanced mobility technologies, and safety.

With the rapid evolution of autonomous vehicles, electrification, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), understanding and optimizing vehicle dynamics and control are essential for improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability. This journal aims to bridge the gap between academic research and practical industry applications, providing a platform for scholars, researchers, engineers, and practitioners to share innovative methodologies, transformative solutions, and knowledge in the mobility field.

This Special Issue aims to address the challenges, opportunities, and advancements in vehicle dynamics and control. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Vehicle dynamics:
    • Dynamics of road, off-road, and hybrid vehicles;
    • Aerodynamic influences on vehicle performance;
    • Tire modeling, road interaction, and traction optimization;
    • Stability and handling in varying conditions.
  • Control systems:
    • Model predictive control for vehicle performance;
    • Path planning and trajectory optimization;
    • Real-time embedded control systems;
    • Cooperative and connected vehicle control.
  • Advanced mobility technologies:
    • Autonomous and connected vehicle systems;
    • Electrification and hybrid vehicle dynamics;
    • Human–machine interactions and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS);
    • Digital twins for vehicle systems and mobility applications.
  • Emerging applications for safety and sustainability:
    • AI and machine learning in vehicle control and ethics;
    • Sustainable and energy-efficient mobility solutions;
    • Vehicle platooning, cooperative driving, and traffic management systems;
    • Testing, simulation, and validation of advanced vehicle systems.

Prof. Dr. Nadir Yilmaz
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Keywords

  • vehicle dynamics
  • control systems
  • autonomous vehicles
  • connected vehicles
  • advanced driver-assistance systems
  • electrification
  • digital twins
  • machine learning
  • sustainable mobility
  • transportation safety

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Preview Control with Virtual Disturbance for Active Suspension Systems
by Seongjin Yim
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(23), 12743; https://doi.org/10.3390/app152312743 - 2 Dec 2025
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This paper presents a method to design a preview controller with virtual disturbance and an active suspension system for ride comfort improvement and motion sickness mitigation. Quarter-car and half-car models are selected as the vehicle model. With those models, an LQ optimal preview [...] Read more.
This paper presents a method to design a preview controller with virtual disturbance and an active suspension system for ride comfort improvement and motion sickness mitigation. Quarter-car and half-car models are selected as the vehicle model. With those models, an LQ optimal preview controller is designed in the discrete-time domain. In the controller, feedback controllers are designed with LQ static output feedback (SOF) control. In real driving environments, it is hard to exactly measure a bump profile, which causes performance deterioration. To cope with difficulties and uncertainties in measuring a real bump, a virtual disturbance is used instead of a real bump. In the LQ optimal preview controller, the virtual disturbance, used for the feedforward control, is optimized with a simulation-based optimization method. To show the effectiveness of the proposed method, a simulation is performed on a vehicle simulation package. The simulation results show that the LQ SOF controller decreases the vertical acceleration and pitch rate of the sprung mass by 28% and 66%, respectively, whereas the preview controllers with the optimized virtual disturbance yield reductions of 41% and 84%, respectively. Those results demonstrate that the proposed preview controller with the optimized virtual disturbance can effectively enhance ride comfort and mitigate motion sickness. Full article
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Emerging Cutting-Edge Technologies and Applications for Safer, Sustainable, and Intelligent Road Systems in Smart Cities: A Review
by Maria Luisa Tumminello, Elżbieta Macioszek and Anna Granà
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(21), 11583; https://doi.org/10.3390/app152111583 - 29 Oct 2025
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This review paper explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technologies in transforming road transportation systems within smart cities. Adopting a granular approach to the selected research, it examines the extent to which these technologies contribute to creating intelligent road networks, beginning with [...] Read more.
This review paper explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technologies in transforming road transportation systems within smart cities. Adopting a granular approach to the selected research, it examines the extent to which these technologies contribute to creating intelligent road networks, beginning with their integration into the conceptualization and design of road space. Through a comprehensive review of recently published indexed articles, the study addresses key questions regarding AI’s contribution to smart road systems and their ability to adapt during the transition toward sustainable, technology-enabled urban environments. Additionally, it investigates the boundaries between relevant disciplines, areas of overlap and integration, and the benefits of interdisciplinary dialogue in developing effective AI-driven approaches for the design, implementation, and management of smart urban road systems. The findings aim to guide future research, policymaking, and practical applications, ultimately enhancing urban mobility, quality of life, and user experience within smart city contexts. The scope of this research encompasses a wide range of stakeholders involved in transportation and related fields, fostering a multidisciplinary perspective on sustainable urban mobility. Full article
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