Dear Colleagues,

The way in which we deploy technology improvements shapes our environment.

In 2020, the transport sector contributed about one-fifth of the EU's total carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, the leading greenhouse gas (GHG), 75% of which originates from passenger cars. Cities account for over 70% of global CO₂ emissions, most of which come from industrial and transport.

The present Special Issue explores possible directions to achieve sustainability in urban transportation for the private and public sectors. It expects to disclose the newest theoretical methods, technology solutions, real-case simulations, and use-case demonstrators created by experimental analysis.

Indeed, new theoretical and feasibility studies attempt to bridge the gap towards sustainable transportation. Such works require an affordable experimental campaign to demonstrate the results obtained through a rigorous testing methodology.

The transport sustainability challenge embraces multiple aspects: technological development, raw material availability, emissions, strategic planning, energy policy regarding transport, and human components (driving behaviour, safety and reliability, user preferences and user needs).

This Special Issue will focus on, but will not be limited to, the following topics:

• Innovative transport systems and transport models;
• Hybrid, electric, and biofuels powertrain;
• Driving behaviour’s effects on energy consumption and emission;
• Vehicle emissions and pollution simulations and measurements;
• Effects of pollution mitigation on urban life;
• Energy efficiency improvements and strategies;
• Transport policy in the urban field.

Dr. Fabio Cignini
Dr. Luca Pugi
Guest Editors

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• sustainability
• innovative transport systems
• pollution
• emissions
• transport policy