IEEE Melecon 2020 - Tutorial Track 1 - Smart & Sustainable Mobility Adaptation Amid Corona Virus Pandemic

This tutorial shows trends, before and after the CORONA virus outbreak, related to air quality, shared mobility, public transportation (mobility of people), electric vehicle sales, and energy demand (highlight to electricity and renewables share).

It shows how cycling lanes are increasing, car space is being transformed into pop up pedestrian or wider cycling lanes. New rules in public transportation enforcing social distancing and increased hygiene boost 50% lower passenger occupancy, leading to higher MJ/pkm and post-covid loss of revenue. It shows a SWOT-Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threads analysis of having the virus in our community in terms of our commuting/road transport system and our air quality and global warming impact.

Internet of Things and digitalization boost is proved, e.g., by commuter applications, tracking people gathering and drone information systems, etc. Major opportunities for autonomous vehicles at public transportation and last-mile delivery are exploited.

Finally, some concluding remarks are presented as take-away lessons.