Sustainable Solutions for Energy-Efficient and Eco-Friendly Transportation
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Transportation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 142
Special Issue Editors
Interests: rail passenger transport; application of multi-criteria decision-making methods in transport
Interests: traffic flow; traffic noise pollution; traffic control; traffic accident analysis; vehicle design
Interests: transportation; decision making; transport modelling; sustainability
Interests: logistics; transport; supply chain; multi-criteria decision making; sustainable engineering; fuzzy set; rough set; transport of dangerous goods
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The transport sector is one of the largest sources of air pollution, as vehicles emit sulfur, nitrogen oxides, and carbon dioxide emissions, in addition to particulate matter. In the near future, Europe aims to become a climate-neutral continent, which means the transport sector must also develop its carbon neutrality strategy. Sustainability principles in the transport sector include reducing environmental impact, promoting efficient resource use, and ensuring social responsibility and socio-economic efficiency. One of the key sustainability principles is energy efficiency. This means that vehicles should consume less energy, which can be achieved by implementing new technologies. Sustainable vehicles not only reduce emissions but also decrease dependence on fossil fuels. With this, another important aspect of sustainability is the use of alternative fuel sources such as biodiesel, hydrogen, and electric batteries. This helps to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
To ensure sustainability principles are enacted, the integration of transport systems and multimodality is essential. In freight transportation, significant attention is given to sustainable and green logistics. For smooth travel, different modes of transport should be harmoniously connected. Furthermore, an efficient public transport system can reduce the use of private cars, leading to decreased traffic congestion and air pollution. The development of advanced infrastructure is also crucial, including the expansion of charging station networks, the modernization of public transport, and the improvement of bicycle lane infrastructure. Proper infrastructure not only ensures the seamless use of electric vehicles but also encourages people to choose sustainable travel options such as cycling, public transport, or trains. The implementation of innovations such as intelligent transport systems enables more efficient traffic management and reduces fuel consumption. Smart technologies that provide real-time information on traffic conditions and potential issues improve both traveler safety and convenience.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Use of alternative energy in the transport sector.
- Reduction of environmental impact of the transport sector.
- Sustainable and green logistics.
- Integration of new transport systems and multimodality.
- Development of an efficient public transport system.
Dr. Lijana Maskeliūnaitė
Dr. Algimantas Danilevičius
Prof. Dr. Irina Yatskiv
Dr. Željko Stević
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- transport sustainability
- eco-friendly transport
- alternative energy
- socioeconomic efficiency
- sustainable travel
- green logistics
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