Intelligent Transport Futures: Transforming Smart Vehicle Technologies
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Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Smart Vehicle Technologies, Autonomous Vehicles, Wissira Press, Wissira, Wissira Research LabSynopsis
In the unfolding decades of the twenty-first century, transportation is undergoing a profound reinvention. What was once a predominantly mechanical system defined by engines, highways, and human reflexes is rapidly transforming into an intelligent, interconnected digital ecosystem. Sensors now observe the road with microscopic precision. Vehicles communicate with one another and with infrastructure in milliseconds. Artificial intelligence interprets complex traffic patterns, predicts hazards, and makes split-second decisions that enhance safety and efficiency. The future of mobility is no longer a distant vision; it is actively being engineered through smart vehicle technologies that redefine how people and goods move across the globe.
Intelligent Transport Futures: Transforming Smart Vehicle Technologies captures this pivotal moment of transition. The book explores how advancements in connected vehicles, autonomous systems, electric mobility, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), edge computing, and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication are converging to create a responsive, adaptive transportation environment. From early traffic management systems to AI-powered navigation platforms and predictive mobility analytics, each chapter traces the technological evolution that has reshaped transportation into a data-driven, self-optimizing network.
This volume goes beyond describing innovation; it examines the architecture that enables it. Readers will encounter discussions on real-time data processing, machine learning algorithms for autonomous perception, sensor fusion techniques, cybersecurity frameworks for connected vehicles, and cloud-based mobility orchestration. The narrative highlights how digital infrastructure integrated with physical road networks forms the backbone of intelligent transport systems. Through case studies and practical insights, the book demonstrates how smart vehicle ecosystems enhance road safety, reduce congestion, minimize emissions, and support sustainable urban development.
The transformation of transport is not merely about smarter vehicles it is about creating smarter societies. As digital intelligence integrates with physical mobility, the boundaries between vehicles, infrastructure, and urban systems dissolve into a unified, responsive network. It is our hope that Intelligent Transport Futures serves not only as a comprehensive guide to this transformation but also as an invitation to innovate responsibly, collaborate boldly, and design transportation systems that are safer, greener, and more human-Centered.
The road ahead is intelligent and it has only just begun.
Chapters
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Chapter 1: Foundations and History of Intelligent Transportation Systems
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Chapter 2: Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication Technologies
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Chapter 3: Perception and Sensing for Connected Vehicles
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Chapter 4: Data Platforms and Analytics in Smart Mobility
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Chapter 5: Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)
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Chapter 6: Architectures and Algorithms for Autonomous Vehicles
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Chapter 7: Intelligent Infrastructure and Smart City Integration
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Chapter 8: Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) and New Business Models
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Chapter 9: Visionary Horizons: Industry Forecasts, Societal Transformations, and Sustainable Pathways
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References
M. Patel, J. Macleod, “Connected Vehicles and Intelligent Transportation Systems,” 2022.
L. González, S. Sekhar, “Fundamentals of Vehicular Network Security,” 2021.
IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems
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