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Truck platooning, a technology where connected and automated trucks travel in closely linked convoys, promises significant reductions in fuel consumption and emissions. However, these long convoys present a major safety hazard on existing roadways, particularly on rural two-lane undivided highways. On...
Freight transportation places substantial and growing stress on roads and bridges, particularly in rural and regional areas where heavy trucks travel long distances to serve dispersed communities. At the same time, progress in advanced air mobility (AAM) to use new aircraft technologies for cargo transport...
This project examined how roadside inspections and other law enforcement interactions could be accomplished on automated driving system (ADS)-equipped commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). This included research into: a) how automated CMVs can deliver necessary information to inspectors and b) how automated...
As the market penetration of electric vehicles (EVs) increases, the surge of charging demand could potentially overload the power grid and disrupt infrastructure planning. Hence, an efficient deployment strategy of electrical vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) is much needed. This project attempted to address...
Maintaining sufficient charge during the duration of travel along with the time required to recharge the vehicle are major concerns for electric vehicle (EV) owners. This project focuses on in-motion, inductive power transfer (IPT) embedded in roadways to ensure charge duration and replace stationary...
The preservation of road safety in snowy regions during the winter season is of paramount significance due to the presence of perilous meteorological circumstances, such as snowstorms, which can result in escalated vehicular collisions and subsequent roadway closure. In the present investigation, our...
Connected autonomous vehicle (CAV) technology has the potential to enable significant gains in energy economy (EE). Much research attention has been focused on autonomous eco-driving control enabled by various methods. In this study, the state of the literature on autonomous eco-driving control is reviewed...
This study evaluated connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) crash reporting practices across the United States, emphasizing the importance of standardized reporting and legislation for the safe deployment of CAVs on public roads. Through a survey of state transportation officials and a review of current...
Inductive power transfer systems (IPTS) embedded in concrete pavement panels allow EVs to charge their batteries while in motion. Four prototype concrete slabs were constructed and monitored during high-cycle fatigue loading. After the fatigue tests, each slab was subjected to a static load until failure....
In an ever-evolving world characterized by environmental challenges and technological advancements, the confluence of natural disasters, particularly increasing wildfire threats, and the role of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) stands as a critical focal point for research and innovation. This...