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Computer Science, Information Systems
Radha Reddy, Luis Almeida, Miguel Gutierrez Gaitan, Pedro M. M. Santos, Eduardo Tovar
Summary: This paper proposes a new intelligent intersection management approach called the Synchronous Intersection Management Protocol (SIMP). SIMP is applied to multi-lane intersections and outperforms conventional and other intelligent approaches in terms of traffic throughput, travel delays, and fuel consumption.
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Environmental Studies
Feng Jiang, Ling Ma, Tim Broyd, Junda Li, Jing Jia, Hanbin Luo
Summary: This research systematically develops a framework for sustainable urban road alignment planning, which considers factors such as traffic, development, cost, social, environmental, and engineering factors. Several digitalisation and parsing methods for these factors are proposed, and the importance of the factors is evaluated using multi-criteria decision making (MCDM). The MCDM-GIS method using least-cost wide path analysis is suggested for road alignment generation.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Jicheng Chen, Siyou Tao, Siyu Teng, Yuanyuan Chen, Hui Zhang, Fei-Yue Wang
Summary: The Paris Agreement of 2016 established global standards for energy conservation and emission reduction, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. However, conflicts between environmental protection, economic development, and social fairness hinder the development of sustainable transportation systems. The automotive industry expects widespread application of autonomous driving technology by 2050, which can provide a new solution to improve sustainability. Additionally, autonomous vehicles can enhance mobility for people with disabilities and seniors, as well as reduce transportation costs for the impoverished, thus improving transportation fairness in society. This letter summarizes the impact of autonomous driving technology on sustainable transportation systems from the perspectives of social fairness and economic responsibility, presenting the third part of the Distributed/Decentralized Hybrid Workshop on Sustainability for Transportation and Logistics (DHW-STL).
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INTELLIGENT VEHICLES
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Aysenur Budak, Peiman Alipour Sarvari
Summary: This study aims to predict the profit margin for freight trucking in sustainable road transportation, identifying variables through expert opinions and developing a methodology using different machine learning algorithms. The results demonstrate the superiority of the proposed approach in terms of prediction accuracy and performance compared to traditional methods.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
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Mathematics
Chenglin Hu, Junsong Bian, Kin-Keung Lai
Summary: This paper investigates the effects of different carbon emission regulations on optimal operation decisions in a multi-manufacturer system. The study presents optimal production planning for multiple enterprises considering cost and carbon emission optimization under scenarios of carbon taxation, cap and trade, and mandatory carbon cap. A unified framework is established for modeling the scenarios enabled by carbon tax and cap-and-trade policies. The study also analyzes the joint decision scenario based on shared carbon emission caps and compares two settings of fully decentralized and carbon quota sharing. The results indicate that joint production and stock preparation decisions can reduce total operational costs, but carbon emissions may not significantly change or even slightly increase. This study provides valuable insights for government carbon emission regulations and enterprise operation decision optimization in a low-carbon environment.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Guojun Lan, Jing Yang, Run-Ping Ye, Yash Boyjoo, Ji Liang, Xiaoyan Liu, Ying Li, Jian Liu, Kun Qian
Summary: The production and utilization of renewable materials should aim to be carbon neutral for a sustainable society. Sustainable carbon materials, which have applications in CO2 utilization, renewable energy storage, and biomedicine, are gaining attention, but face challenges in energy consumption and environmental pollution during preparation. Developing low-cost, scalable, and environmentally friendly methods for producing sustainable carbon materials, particularly using biomass as a precursor, is crucial for advancement in this field.
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Economics
Xaquin Garcia-Muros, Jennifer Morris, Sergey Paltsev
Summary: This study examines the distributional impacts of carbon pricing with different revenue recycling schemes for the USA by integrating national economic model with household microdata. The results show that the choice of revenue recycling scheme has limited effect on policy efficiency but significant distributional impacts.
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Economics
Boqiang Lin, Francois Bega
Summary: Energy cooperation, especially coal power projects, is a significant part of China's Belt & Road Initiative. While these projects offer opportunities for participating countries, there are sustainability concerns. Long-term transition towards low-carbon energy systems is recommended, with a focus on promoting innovations in energy efficiency, storage, and cleaner energies.
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Jicheng Chen, Yongkang Zhang, Siyu Teng, Yuanyuan Chen, Hui Zhang, Fei-Yue Wang
Summary: Reducing vehicle exhaust pollution and energy consumption is crucial for improving the sustainability of social development. However, existing methods mainly focus on vehicle control, neglecting the overall traffic environment. This letter proposes energy-efficient and regenerative energy recovery schemes for sustainable intelligent transportation system using the ACP framework, aiming to enhance the sustainability of transportation system from an energy-efficient perspective.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INTELLIGENT VEHICLES
(2023)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Physical
Frederic Jaouen
Summary: A hydroxide exchange membrane fuel cell with a nickel-based anode and a cobalt-manganese-oxide cathode achieves a power density of 488 mW cm(-2) at 95 degrees C.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Gyoergy Kovacs
Summary: The road freight transportation sector aims to establish a cost-effective and sustainable operation. Two new methods and software applications have been developed to optimize transport activities and save costs. These innovative solutions have been successfully implemented in transport companies.
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
S. F. Ismael, A. H. Alias, A. A. Zaidan, B. B. Zaidan, H. A. Alsattar, Sarah Qahtan, O. S. Albahri, Mohammed Talal, A. H. Alamoodi, R. T. Mohammed
Summary: This article presents an evaluation framework for selecting the most optimal pavement strategy to achieve sustainable transportation. The methodology incorporates fuzzy MCDM methods and consists of two phases: formulating the evaluation decision matrix and developing the MCDM methods for assigning weights and selecting the best pavement strategy. The results show that the flexible/asphalt pavement strategy ranks first among the four alternatives based on 30 criteria.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON FUZZY SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Licong Xing, Edmund Ntom Udemba, Merve Tosun, Ibrahim Abdallah, Imed Boukhris
Summary: This study examines the potential of technological innovations and renewable energy policies in achieving China's climate and sustainable development goals. Using Chinese data from 1996Q1 to 2018Q4, we analyze the policy implications of technology and renewable energy on China's climate goals. Our quantitative and theoretical analyses incorporate economic development, technology, energy, and environmental policies, providing insights into the impact of technology and renewable energy on China's environment. Our findings suggest that technological innovations and renewable energies have a positive effect on reducing carbon emissions in China. Policy recommendations include increased investment and technological advancements in the renewable energy sector to support China's SDGs.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gudivada Durga Bhavani, Ghanshaym Singha Mahapatra, Akhilesh Kumar
Summary: Governments worldwide are addressing the noxious effect of carbon emissions on the environment through carbon pricing instruments. Two prevalent instruments are carbon tax and cap-and-trade policy. The effectiveness of these instruments in reducing carbon emissions is under study, while planning supply chain operations under these instruments poses challenges for small and medium enterprises. This study develops a supply chain model for coordinated planning of production, inventory replenishment, and green resource expenditure decision-making under each carbon pricing policy.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Suchat Tachaudomdach, Auttawit Upayokin, Nopadon Kronprasert, Kriangkrai Arunotayanun
Summary: This study quantitatively measures the robustness of transportation infrastructure through an empirical analytical framework, revealing various quantifiable indicators not commonly considered in flood-risk management and spatial planning. These indicators are valuable for transportation planning in achieving sustainable flood-resilient transportation systems.
Article
Engineering, Civil
J. F. Coloma, M. Garcia, A. Boggio-Marzet, A. Monzon
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION
(2020)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Juan Francisco Coloma, Marta Garcia, Gonzalo Fernandez, Andres Monzon
Summary: The study analyzed the impact of eco-driving on fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions for courier deliveries in small cities, finding that eco-driving training does not necessarily lead to more sustainable driving for professional drivers under pressure, but there is a trend of fuel savings when using more efficient routes.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rafael Villa, Andres Monzon
Summary: The growth of business to consumer e-commerce has led to increased use of light goods vehicles in metropolitan areas, impacting the transportation system. This study examines the potential of using a metro system in a big city like Madrid for delivery services and evaluates the cost and impacts of different management scenarios for existing lines. The results suggest that underground transport of parcels could significantly reduce congestion costs, accidents, noise, GHG emissions, and air pollution.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alessandra Boggio-Marzet, Andres Monzon, Pablo Luque-Rodriguez, Daniel Alvarez-Mantaras
Summary: The research compares the environmental performance of different delivery routes in city center and peri-urban areas, finding that pedestrian crossings, traffic lights, and congestion can reduce average vehicle speed by up to 57%, impacting overall energy efficiency. Urgent replacement of diesel LDVs with non-motorized transport modes for deliveries in city centers is highlighted, while intermodality is recommended for deliveries in residential peri-urban areas to increase efficiency and reduce pollutant emissions.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Raky Julio, Andres Monzon, Yusak O. Susilo
Summary: Bike-sharing systems are gaining popularity worldwide as a strategy to mitigate the problems caused by motorized transportation. This study proposes a novel combination of two methodologies for satisfaction assessment in order to identify the most influential system attributes on user satisfaction. The results suggest that station occupancy, bicycle availability, and totem functioning are key attributes to enhance satisfaction.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Andrea Alonso, Andres Monzon, Iago Aguiar, Alba Ramirez-Saiz
Summary: Understanding the characteristics that shape mobility is crucial for developing sustainable transport systems. This study focuses on analyzing the factors influencing mobility patterns in the suburbs of large cities, which have been largely overlooked in previous research. By using correlation and cluster analyses, the study examines how socioeconomic and urban form variables relate to car use and identifies different types of zones in the suburbs.
ISPRS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEO-INFORMATION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Iria Lopez-Carreiro, Andres Monzon, Elena Lopez
Summary: Cities worldwide are seeking smart mobility strategies to address the negative impacts of their transportation networks. Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is seen as a solution that promotes smarter and more sustainable urban futures. This paper analyzes the implications of implementing MaaS in today's cities across various dimensions of smart cities, based on interviews conducted in Madrid. The findings highlight the need for institutional reorganization, regulatory reforms, innovation-based entrepreneurship, environmental awareness, cultural transition, and public support for the success of MaaS.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Abid Al-Akioui, Andres Monzon
Summary: This study examines the impact of COVID-19 on mobility patterns in the Madrid Region, finding a 6% decrease in public transport use, changes in trip frequency and purpose due to increased teleworking, and an 18% relocation of households to peripheral areas.
Article
Transportation Science & Technology
Classio Joao Mendiate, Alphonse Nkurunziza, Julio A. Soria-Lara, Andres Monzon
Summary: Cyclists are more sensitive to weather conditions and the surrounding environment than other road users, so cycling route choice is influenced by the departure time and built-environment characteristics.
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Carlos Romero, Andres Monzon, Andrea Alonso, Raky Julio
Summary: This paper explores the potential bus demand in metropolitan corridors and how bus passengers use real-time information public transport mobile applications. The study reveals the growing potential of bus ridership and highlights the need for integrating multiple apps for multimodal commuters while frequent bus commuters prefer official transport authority apps.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alessandra Boggio-Marzet, Andres Monzon, Ana M. Rodriguez-Alloza, Yang Wang
Summary: The widespread use of vehicles has led to increased fuel consumption and air pollutant emissions, negatively impacting human health and climate change. Various factors such as traffic flow and road type influence vehicle fuel consumption. This study suggests that avoiding congestion on high-capacity roads and selecting green itineraries can improve energy efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
(2022)
Article
Economics
Rafael Villa, Andres Monzon
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed urban mobility and e-commerce, with urban logistics playing a crucial role in sustainability. In Madrid Central area, road traffic decreased by approximately 2/3 and Light Commercial Vehicles decreased by 1/2, while the number of e-commerce parcels doubled, resulting in increased pollution. The challenge for urban logistics post-Covid era is finding a balance between new mobility options in large cities and the high demand for e-commerce deliveries.
Article
Urban Studies
Victoria Fernandez-Anez, Guillermo Velazquez, Fiamma Perez-Prada, Andres Monzon
JOURNAL OF URBAN TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Classio Joao Mendiate, Julio Alberto Soria-lara, Andres Monzon
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
(2020)
