Integrated Solutions for Transportation and Energy Systems: Advancing Sustainable Mobility and Power Infrastructure

Dear Colleagues,

The convergence of transportation and energy systems is reshaping traditional infrastructure paradigms. As EV adoption continues to increase exponentially, it is creating new demands for power grids while simultaneously offering potential grid support services through vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. The intermittent nature of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power introduces additional complexity in grid management, necessitating innovative solutions for energy storage and demand response. Furthermore, the development of smart grid technologies enables more sophisticated control and optimization strategies but also requires the careful consideration of system reliability, cybersecurity, and economic viability.

This Special Issue will explore innovative solutions that bridge transportation and energy systems, focusing on the synergies between electric mobility, renewable energy integration, and smart energy management. The intersection of these domains presents unique opportunities for technological innovation, policy development, and business model creation. By addressing the technical, economic, and social aspects of integrated transportation–energy systems, this Special Issue will contribute to the development of sustainable infrastructure that can support the transition to a low-carbon future. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and distributed energy systems have opened up new possibilities for optimizing these integrated systems, making this an opportune time to examine cutting-edge research and practical applications in this field.

Scope and Objectives:

For this Special Issue, we invite high-quality original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and case studies that delve into a wide range of topics at the intersection of transportation and energy systems, with an emphasis on sustainable and smart mobility solutions. Specific themes include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Electric Vehicle Integration and Smart Charging Infrastructure

• Advanced charging station placement optimization;
• Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology implementation;
• Smart charging strategies and load management;
• User behavior analysis and charging demand prediction;
• Economic and environmental impact assessment of EV adoption.

2. Virtual Power Plants and Energy Networks

• Aggregation of distributed energy resources, including EVs;
• Real-time demand response strategies;
• Energy trading mechanisms and market design;
• Grid stability and reliability enhancement;
• Advanced control algorithms for virtual power plants.

3. Smart Transportation Energy Management Systems

• Artificial intelligence applications in energy dispatch;
• Big data analytics for transportation energy optimization;
• Internet of Things (IoT) integration in transportation infrastructure;
• Predictive maintenance and system reliability;
• Cybersecurity in integrated energy–transportation systems.

4. Policy and Economic Framework for Integrated Systems

• Business models for integrated energy–transportation services;
• Incentive mechanisms for sustainable transportation;
• Environmental impact assessment methodologies;
• Social acceptance and public engagement strategies.

5. Advanced Modeling and Optimization Techniques for Transportation and Energy Systems

• Multi-scale modeling approaches to complex systems;
• Data-driven modeling techniques and validation methodologies;
• Knowledge-based systems for transportation management;
• Intelligent sensor networks for infrastructure monitoring;
• Artificial intelligent technologies in traffic and energy management.

Dr. Yanxia Wang
Dr. Yihuan Li
Dr. Dapeng Yan
Dr. Huibo Bi
Dr. Shaojun Gan
Dr. Yiqiao Li
Guest Editors

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• electric vehicle and smart charging infrastructure
• virtual power plants
• transportation energy management systems
• policy and economic framework
• advanced modeling and control
• optimization techniques
• energy storage and smart grid