SCOPE
Research and development of applications of automated, connected and electrical transportation vehicles, as well as advanced propulsion systems in the purpose of establishing an efficient and convenient transportation system, while reducing energy consumption, emissions and noise.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Types of Vehicles
Private cars, trucks, low flying drones, two-wheeled electric vehicles, public transportation - buses, taxis and trains.
Technologies
Vehicle monitoring systems, stability control, expansion of performance envelopes, interfaces between vehicles and infrastructure.
Infrastructure
Matching infrastructures to the vehicles systems and proposing a standard and devices to improve the interface with the vehicles' sensors.
KNOWLEDGE GAP RESEARCH
Knowledge Gaps and Review of Literature in the Field of Automotive Technologies 2020
Authors: Amir Shapiro and Amit Sapir
Knowledge Gaps and Review of Literature in the Field of Automotive Technologies 2024
Authors: Stav Biton and Amir Shapiro
COMMITTEE CHAIR
Prof. Amir Shapiro, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
CONTACT
If you would like to join the Vehicles and Transport Modes Professional Committee or if you would like to collaborate with us, you can contact Prof. Amir Shapiro, Committee Chair or Amit Sapir, Research Coordinator.