Advanced Technologies for Energy Saving in Sustainable Transportation Engineering: 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Transportation is a sector that is not only essential for societal connectivity and economic growth, but is also a significant contributor to energy consumption and environmental impacts. To address these challenges, it is crucial for researchers and practitioners to actively explore innovative technologies and strategies that can effectively reduce energy usage in transportation systems. Consequently, this Special Issue will offer experts in the field a unique opportunity to share their most recent advancements, novel methodologies, and compelling case studies focused on energy-saving applications in transportation engineering. By fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge exchange and dissemination, this Special Issue aims to accelerate the development and implementation of sustainable practices in transportation and seeks to highlight the importance of integrating energy-saving approaches into transportation planning, design, and operation, ultimately leading to more efficient and environmentally friendly transportation systems.

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

• Underground transportation infrastructure;
• Deep excavation;
• Energy saving in intelligent transportation systems;
• Sustainable logistics and freight transportation;
• Transportation system planning, optimization, and humanitarian logistics;
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in transportation;
• Environmental methods in construction and maintenance;
• Energy efficiency improvement in traffic infrastructure.

We look forward to receiving your contributions. 

Dr. Wei Liu
Dr. Ming Cheng
Guest Editors

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