Intelligent Mobility and Sustainable Automotive Technologies

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue of Vehicles is dedicated to disseminating the high-quality research presented at the AMMA 2025 Congress, as well as contributions from the broader automotive engineering community. Encompassing all congress topics, it reflects the multidisciplinary character of modern automotive research and development.

The Automotive Mobility, Management and Automation (AMMA 2025) Congress—organized by the Romanian Society of Automotive Engineers (SIAR) and hosted by the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania on October 23–25, 2025—brings together leading experts, researchers, and practitioners from academia, industry, and government. AMMA 2025 continues the tradition of showcasing cutting-edge research, technological advancements, and forward-thinking strategies in the automotive sector.

The congress covers a broad spectrum of topics, including but not limited to the following:

1. Advanced engineering, software, and simulation
2. Cyber–physical systems in automotive
3. Green vehicle solutions
4. Hybrid and electric vehicles
5. Manufacturing technologies and materials
6. Powertrain and propulsion
7. Road safety, traffic management, and transportation engineering

AMMA 2025 provides an excellent platform for participants to present scientific and technical papers, exchange ideas, and forge new collaborations. Beyond the technical sessions, keynote presentations, and workshops, the event will feature an industry exhibition showcasing novel products, solutions, and services. Attendees, including students, will have opportunities to network with potential partners and engage with industry leaders, fostering a deeper understanding of the future trends shaping automotive mobility and automation.

This Special Issue welcomes original research papers and review articles that address advancements and emerging challenges in the following areas:

• Autonomous and Connected Vehicles: AI-driven automation, V2X communication, and cyber-physical vehicle systems.
• Hybrid and Electric Vehicles: Design, control systems, battery management, infrastructure, and energy optimization for hybrid and full-electric vehicles.
• Manufacturing Technologies and Materials: New production methods, additive manufacturing, lightweight materials, and sustainable fabrication processes.
• Powertrain and Propulsion: Engine technologies, alternative fuels, and propulsion systems that enhance efficiency and performance.

Expanded and high-quality conference papers can be considered if the paper has been expanded to the size of a research article and has not undergone peer review.

The objective of this Special Issue is to provide a comprehensive view of the scientific and technological developments shaping future vehicles and mobility solutions. Submissions that bridge the gap between theoretical foundations and industrial applications are particularly encouraged. By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, this Special Issue aims to foster collaboration and drive forward the vision of a safer, cleaner, and more efficient automotive world. We look forward to receiving your contributions and thank you for helping shape the future of automotive mobility and automation.

Dr. Nicolae Vlad Burnete
Prof. Dr. Florin Mariasiu
Dr. Calin Iclodean
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the Special Issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-anonymized peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Vehicles is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1800 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.