Flying cars and hyperloops: A glimpse into the future sustainable vehicles

IF 7.1 2区工程技术 Q1 ENERGY & FUELS

Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments Pub Date : 2025-01-27 DOI:10.1016/j.seta.2025.104196

N.P. Hariram , A. Megalingam , K. Sudhakar

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Abstract

Transportation systems significantly impact the environment, necessitating urgent innovations to mitigate their adverse impacts. This paper presents a comprehensive review of emerging technologies with the potential to revolutionize green mobility across all major sectors: road, rail, water, and air. Key advancements, including electric propulsion, autonomous vehicles, aerial transport (flying cars), and underground systems (hyperloops), are analyzed for their strength and weaknesses. Additionally, the social and environmental implications of these future vehicles are examined. With a focus on sustainability and emissions reduction, this paper aligns with global efforts towards cleaner transportation and climate change mitigation. This approach goes beyond traditional reviews by providing a holistic view of future sustainable transportation systems. By synthesizing current advancements and addressing key challenges, this study offers critical insights to inspire researchers, engineers, and policymakers to develop resilient, sustainable transportation systems for a cleaner and greener future.

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Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments Energy-Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

CiteScore

12.70

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12.50%

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1091

期刊介绍： Encouraging a transition to a sustainable energy future is imperative for our world. Technologies that enable this shift in various sectors like transportation, heating, and power systems are of utmost importance. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments welcomes papers focusing on a range of aspects and levels of technological advancements in energy generation and utilization. The aim is to reduce the negative environmental impact associated with energy production and consumption, spanning from laboratory experiments to real-world applications in the commercial sector.