Sustainable Traffic and Mobility

A special issue of Vehicles (ISSN 2624-8921).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 2321

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MoE Key Lab of Artificial Intelligence, AI Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
Interests: human mobility; urban science; energy and environment; smart transportation
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Department of Transportation Information and Control Engineering, College of Transportation Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
Interests: shared mobility; public transit; data mining; machine learning
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Interests: fintech; mobility; AI ethics
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The world is witnessing an ever-increasing demand for transportation and mobility solutions that are not only efficient and convenient, but also environmentally sustainable. As we move towards a more sustainable future, it becomes imperative to address the challenges posed by transportation-related emissions, congestion, and resource depletion. To explore innovative approaches and advancements in sustainable transportation and mobility, we are pleased to announce a Special Issue focused on this critical topic.

The Special Issue on Sustainable Transportation and Mobility aims to bring together cutting-edge research and diverse perspectives from scholars, researchers, and practitioners across the globe. We invite original contributions covering, but not limited to, the following topics:

  • Green and electric vehicles: Advances in electric and alternative fuel vehicles, charging infrastructure, battery technologies, and energy efficiency measures.
  • Public transportation: Innovations in public transport systems, including bus rapid transit, light rail, and shared mobility solutions, to reduce congestion and emissions.
  • Active transportation: Studies on walking, cycling, and other non-motorized modes of transport, promoting healthier and eco-friendly options.
  • Smart and intelligent transportation systems: Integration of digital technologies, IoT, and data analytics to optimize transportation networks and improve user experience.
  • Urban planning and design for sustainable mobility: Research on urban planning, infrastructure development, and policies that prioritize sustainable transportation options.
  • Policy and governance: Assessments of governmental policies, regulations, and incentives to accelerate the adoption of sustainable transportation practices.
  • Environmental impact and life cycle analysis: Studies examining the life cycle environmental impacts of various transportation modes and technologies.
  • Future mobility trends: Exploration of emerging trends, such as autonomous vehicles, hyperloop, and other transformative mobility concepts.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Sustainability.

Dr. Yanyan Xu
Dr. Yu Shen
Dr. Chunxiao Li
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • smart transportation
  • public transportation
  • travel behavior
  • shared mobility
  • environmentally friendly mobility

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Electric Vehicles Charged with Solar-PV: A Brazilian Case Study for 2030
by Danilo da Costa and Vladimir Rafael Melian Cobas
Vehicles 2023, 5(4), 1743-1759; https://doi.org/10.3390/vehicles5040095 - 30 Nov 2023
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Electric vehicles and photovoltaic power stations can play an important role in replacing fossil fuels. This article presents a case study on the placement of charging stations powered by photovoltaic energy along an important highway in Brazil. A demand model was adopted to [...] Read more.
Electric vehicles and photovoltaic power stations can play an important role in replacing fossil fuels. This article presents a case study on the placement of charging stations powered by photovoltaic energy along an important highway in Brazil. A demand model was adopted to elaborate three scenarios for 2030 with different participation levels of electric vehicles in the Brazilian market. An optimized allocation model was used to derive the location and number of charging stations required to meet the charging demand. The results provided a list of adequate locations for installing the charging stations and offered insights into the consumed electricity and greenhouse gas emissions that could be mitigated by these actions. A financial analysis was conducted, and it was determined that the charging costs, based on the Internal Rate of Return calculation, were 10%. These costs were compared to the fueling costs of other traditional vehicles. The results showed that the costs can be 72% lower than the cost of refueling current conventional automobiles. The results of this study can serve as a reference in the public policy debate, as well as for investors in fast charging stations. Full article
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