Advancements in Autonomous Vehicles: Security, Optimization and Future Challenges
A special issue of World Electric Vehicle Journal (ISSN 2032-6653).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 1215
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Dear colleagues,
The integration of advanced technologies into autonomous vehicles (AVs) is revolutionizing transportation by enhancing security, optimizing performance, and tackling future challenges. This Special Issue presents cutting-edge research and experimental results, ranging from robust AI algorithms that bolster security to optimization techniques that improve route planning and energy efficiency.
Key areas of interest include innovations in cybersecurity, crucial for protecting AVs from potential vulnerabilities, and advanced sensor fusion methods that enhance perception and decision-making capabilities. Intelligent control systems are also highlighted, especially those designed for safe navigation in complex environments.
This Special Issue aims to delve into future challenges such as regulatory and ethical considerations, public acceptance, and the impact on urban planning. Case studies on practical applications of AVs in urban mobility, logistics, and public transportation provide valuable insights into the current and future potential of these technologies.
The development of simulation environments and standardization efforts is critical for fostering innovation and ensuring the reliability and safety of AV systems. Furthermore, research on predictive maintenance and fault detection emphasizes the importance of advanced data analytics in enhancing the performance and longevity of AVs. This Special Issue aims to pave the way for future advancements to be made in autonomous vehicle technology.
Dr. Nabil Benamar
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- autonomous vehicles
- AI algorithms
- cybersecurity
- navigation
- regulatory and ethical considerations
- public acceptance
- urban planning
- autonomous vehicle technology
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