Promoting Sustainable Transportation Solutions Through Electric Vehicles in Smart Cities

Abstract

This paper meticulously reviews the work in the realms of Smart Mobility and Electric Vehicles (EVs) integration within the framework of Smart Cities, aiming to foster sustainable transportation solutions. The discourse delves into the broad areas of Smart City conceptualizations, focusing on the amalgamation of digital, green, and knowledge city policies to address urban challenges like traffic congestion, pollution, and energy consumption. A significant portion of the review is dedicated to exploring Smart Mobility initiatives, emphasizing the pivotal role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in optimizing traffic flows and enhancing the liveability and public value of urban areas. Furthermore, the paper investigates the transformative potential of EVs in not only advancing the smart grid through Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Grid-to- Vehicle (G2V) communications but also in mitigating environmental detriments associated with conventional transportation systems. The integration of EVs is posited as a catalyst for transitioning towards sustainable energy models, by capitalizing on the storage capabilities of EV batteries for harnessing renewable energy. The review also touches upon the necessity of advanced optimization techniques in designing sustainable logistic routes, thereby contributing to the broader sustainability objectives of Smart Cities. Through a comprehensive examination of secondary literature, the paper underscores the imperative of EVs integration in propelling Smart Cities towards a sustainable transportation paradigm, offering insightful recommendations for stakeholders and policymakers in the urban development sector.