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Green Intelligent Transportation Systems: Shaping a Sustainable Future for Transportation

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In today's rapidly evolving world, transportation has become a cornerstone of our society. However, as we continue to rely heavily on traditional fossil-fuel-powered vehicles, the environmental and economic challenges facing our transportation systems are becoming increasingly evident.

Green Intelligent Transportation Systems: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Green Intelligent Transportation Systems and Safety (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering Book 503)

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Fortunately, hope lies in the emergence of Green Intelligent Transportation Systems (GITS),a groundbreaking concept that offers a holistic and transformative approach to revolutionizing transportation. In their seminal book, "Green Intelligent Transportation Systems: Smart Mobility for Green Cities," renowned experts Dr. Marco te Brömmelstroet and Dr. Rameshwar Sharma present a comprehensive exploration of this promising field.

This meticulously researched book provides a rich tapestry of insights into the fundamental principles, cutting-edge technologies, and best practices that underpin Green Intelligent Transportation Systems. Through in-depth analysis and real-world case studies, the authors paint a vivid picture of how GITS can:

Enhance sustainability: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and noise through the adoption of electric vehicles, public transportation, and ride-sharing.
Improve efficiency: Optimize traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance the overall efficiency of transportation networks using intelligent traffic management systems, connected vehicles, and advanced routing algorithms.
Build smarter cities: Integrate transportation systems with urban planning, land use, and economic development strategies to create more livable, sustainable, and equitable cities.

The book delves into the technological foundations of GITS, exploring:

Connected vehicles: Vehicles equipped with sensors, cameras, and communication devices that enable them to share data and interact with each other and the surrounding infrastructure.
Electric vehicles: Zero-emission vehicles that use electricity as fuel, significantly reducing transportation-related emissions.
Autonomous vehicles: Self-driving vehicles that have the potential to improve safety, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance accessibility for all.

Beyond technology, the book emphasizes the importance of human-centered design, collaboration, and policy development in the successful implementation of Green Intelligent Transportation Systems. The authors provide practical guidance on how to foster stakeholder engagement, overcome barriers to adoption, and create a supportive policy environment.

Whether you're a transportation professional, urban planner, policymaker, researcher, or simply someone interested in the future of transportation, "Green Intelligent Transportation Systems" is an indispensable resource. This comprehensive and forward-looking book offers a roadmap for building more sustainable, efficient, and equitable transportation systems that will shape the cities of tomorrow.

About the Authors

Dr. Marco te Brömmelstroet is a renowned expert in transportation systems and sustainability. He is currently the Director of the Institute for Transport Studies at the University of Leeds.
Dr. Rameshwar Sharma is a leading researcher in the field of intelligent transportation systems. He is currently a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley.

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