Submission Deadline: 21 July 2025

Overview:  
The emergence of autonomous vehicles (AVs) represents one of the most significant technological advancements in the transportation sector, promising to revolutionize mobility, enhance safety, and reduce environmental impact. This special issue aims to collate cutting-edge research and innovative practices in the field of autonomous vehicles, focusing on their integration within the electrical industry and related technologies. We invite contributions that explore the technical, regulatory, and societal dimensions of AVs.

Topics of Interest:  
We encourage submissions that address a diverse range of topics related to autonomous vehicles, including but not limited to:

• Technological Innovations: Advances in sensors, control systems, artificial intelligence, and machine learning algorithms for AV navigation and decision-making.

• Safety and Security: Frameworks for ensuring the safety and cybersecurity of autonomous systems, Advanced driver assistance systems (ADASs).

• Energy Efficiency: Studies on energy consumption optimization, battery management systems, and the role of renewable energy sources in powering AVs.

• Infrastructure Development: Smart infrastructure solutions, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication technologies, and the integration of AVs into existing transportation networks.

• Economic Impact: Analysis of market trends, economic models, and the potential effects of AV technology on various sectors.

  Guest Editor:

        Dr. Mahdi Pourgholi 

        Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran  

Submission Guidelines/Instructions:

We welcome original research articles, review papers, case studies, and conceptual papers. 

Please refer to the Author Guidelines to prepare your manuscript.