US Department of Energy Systems and Modeling for Accelerated Research in Transportation (SMART) Mobility Consortium
The Department of Energy (DOE) and multiple National Laboratories collaborated on the SMART Mobility Consortium, aimed at generating data, analysis, tools, and new knowledge in support of small mobility systems. Activities included two webinar series and the development of Capstone Reports focused on the following five pillars of research:
- Mobility Decision Science: Understanding the human role in the mobility system including travel decision-making and technology adoption in the context of future mobility.
- Connected and Automated Vehicles: Identifying the energy, technology, and usage implications of connectivity and automation and identifying efficient CAV solutions.
- Multi-Modal Freight: Evaluating the evolution of freight movement and understanding the impacts of new modes for long-distance goods transport and last-mile package delivery.
- Urban Science: Understanding the linkages between transportation networks and the built environment and identifying the potential to enhance access to economic opportunity.
- Advanced Fueling Infrastructure: Understanding the costs, benefits, and requirements for fueling/charging infrastructure to support energy efficient future mobility systems.