Sustainable Transportation: Electrical Design Automation and Vehicle Navigation

Dear Colleagues,

As the world seeks sustainable solutions to address the developing challenges of urban congestion, energy consumption, and environmental degradation, the transportation sector emerges as a focal point of innovation and research. Embracing the principles of sustainability, we are witnessing the birth of electric vehicles (EVs) that promise a future with lower emissions and greater energy efficiency. However, the real potential lies in integrating electrical design automation and advanced vehicle navigation into these systems, ensuring a smarter, more efficient, and truly sustainable mode of transportation.

The anticipated outcome of this Special Issue is to foster an interdisciplinary dialogue that bridges electrical design automation with advanced vehicle navigation. By gathering contributions from leading researchers and professionals in the field, we aim to:

• Establish a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of these domains;
• Propose innovative solutions to enhance the sustainability of transportation;
• Stimulate further research and collaboration in sustainable transportation solutions.

Scientific Questions of Interest:

• How can electrical design automation enhance the energy efficiency and driving range of electric vehicles?
• What are the most promising methodologies for integrating real-time navigation systems with electric drivetrains to optimize energy consumption?
• How can vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication improve navigation efficiency and safety?

In a world increasingly leaning toward sustainable solutions, this Special Issue aims to be at the forefront of defining the next wave of transportation innovation. By integrating electrical design automation with vehicle navigation, we hope to pave the way for a future where transportation is not only sustainable but also smarter and more efficient.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

a. Electrical Design Automation in EVs:

• Advanced battery management systems for longer life and better efficiency;
• Intelligent charging solutions: on-the-go charging, fast charging, and energy regeneration;
• System-on-chip (SoC) designs for EV-specific applications.

b. Advanced Vehicle Navigation Systems:

• Real-time traffic prediction and energy-efficient route optimization;
• Integration of advanced sensors and LiDAR for enhanced navigation capabilities;
• Machine learning algorithms for predictive vehicle navigation.

c. Communication Protocols and Systems:

• V2I and V2V communication standards for electric vehicles;
• Infrastructure support for real-time navigation and energy optimization;
• Data security and privacy concerns in vehicular communication networks.

d. Case Studies:

• Real-world implementations of design automation in electric vehicles;
• Success stories of navigation systems improving EV efficiency;
• Challenges and solutions in integrating electrical design with navigation systems.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Yuanjian Zhang
Dr. Lin Zhang
Dr. Jingjing Jiang
Guest Editors

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