Guest Editors
Prof. Inam Ullah
Email: inam@gachon.ac.kr
Affiliation: Department of Computer Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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Research Interests: smart grids, Internet of Things (IoT), Internet of Vehicles (IoV), computing technologies, robotics, autonomous vehicles, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), computer networking, Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), big data, AI, machine learning, deep learning
Dr. Hazrat Bilal
Email: hbilal@mail.ustc.edu.cn
Affiliation: School of Information Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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Research Interests: smart grids, robotics, autonomous vehicles, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), big data, computing, industrial automation, Internet of Robotic Things (IoRT), artificial intelligence
Summary
The integration of smart grids, autonomous vehicles (AVs), and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) with the Internet of Vehicles (IoV) presents a significant advancement in the evolution of sustainable energy and transportation infrastructures. This convergence is reshaping the way energy is managed and distributed, alongside transportation systems that can dynamically interact with their environment. The ongoing technological advancements in electric vehicles (EVs), charging infrastructure, and V2X communication technologies are increasingly influencing both the energy and transportation sectors.
In particular, smart grids are central to enhancing energy distribution, ensuring the seamless integration of renewable sources, and supporting electric vehicle (EV) adoption. At the same time, autonomous vehicles and ITS are expected to revolutionize mobility, traffic management, and road safety. By integrating IoV into this ecosystem, new opportunities for real-time data exchange and decision-making can emerge, optimizing both energy usage and transportation networks.
This special issue aims to address the interdisciplinary challenges and opportunities at the intersection of smart grids, autonomous vehicles, ITS, and IoV. It will provide a comprehensive analysis of how these technologies can be integrated, their potential for enhancing sustainability, improving mobility, and contributing to the future of smart cities.
We invite high-quality contributions that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:
· Smart Grids and Autonomous Vehicles
- Integration of autonomous electric vehicles (AEVs) into smart grid networks
- Impact of AEVs on grid stability and energy demand forecasting
- Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-home (V2H) technologies
- Optimization of charging infrastructure and smart grid management for EVs
· Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and IoV
- Role of ITS in supporting smart grid functions and renewable energy integration
- Real-time data exchange between vehicles, infrastructure, and smart grids
- IoV and its application in traffic management, road safety, and energy optimization
- Interoperability between AVs, ITS, and smart grid systems
· Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Energy-efficient transportation and its role in reducing carbon footprints
- Impact of electric and autonomous vehicles on reducing urban traffic congestion
- Smart grids as enablers of sustainable mobility solutions
· Technological Challenges and Future Trends
- Cybersecurity concerns in the integration of ITS and IoV with smart grids
- AI and machine learning for optimizing grid operations and autonomous vehicle coordination
- The future of transportation energy systems in smart cities
· Policy, Regulation, and Standards
- Regulatory frameworks for smart grid and ITS integration
- Standardization challenges and opportunities for IoV and AV adoption in smart grids
- Government policies supporting the development of AVs, smart grids, and IoV infrastructure
Keywords
smart grids, autonomous vehicles, AEV integration, V2G and V2H, charging infrastructure, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), IoV applications, energy efficiency, cybersecurity, IoT, UAVs, IoE
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